Spaghetti Bolognese

The weeknight standard, and it freezes in portions.

Serves 4 45 min 34g proteinKid-friendly
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Ingredients

  • Beef mince500 g
  • Spaghetti400 g
  • Tinned chopped tomatoes800 g
  • Brown onion150 g
  • Carrot120 g
  • Celery80 g
  • Garlic15 g
  • Tomato paste70 g
  • Olive oil20 ml
  • Dried oregano2 tsp

Method

  1. Finely dice the onion, carrot and celery and cook in the oil over medium heat for 8 minutes until soft.
  2. Add the crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the mince and brown it well, breaking up any lumps.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then add the tinned tomatoes, oregano and a splash of water.
  4. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick. Season to taste.
  5. Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente, then toss through the sauce.