If you're thinking family favourite, then this Spaghetti Bolognese will hit the mark.

  • Serves: 6 people
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 40 minutes
    • Italian

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    Recipe Information

    Ingredients
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    500g Lean Minced Beef

    1 tbsp Rapeseed Oil

    1 Carrot (cubed)

    1 Onion (diced)

    2 Celery Stalks (diced)

    2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)

    1 Beef Stock Cube

    2x 400g Cans Chopped Tomatoes

    1 tbsp Tomato Purée

    1 tsp Dried Oregano

    5g Fresh Basil

    500g Spaghetti

    Parmesan to serve

    Method

    1. In a large frying pan heat the oil and add the onions, celery, carrots and garlic.

    2. Cook for 5 minutes until the onion has started to soften then add the minced beef and cook until browned.

    3. Add the tinned tomatoes along with the purée, stock cube, oregano and basil.

    4. Bring to the boil then leave to simmer for 30 minutes until thickened.

    5. 10 minutes before the sauce is ready cook the spaghetti in boiling water (about 9 minutes cooking time).

    6. Mix the spaghetti, with the sauce and serve with fresh parmesan.