DINNER IN 45 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion, carrot and celery gently for eight minutes until soft.
DINNER IN 45 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
PASTA · DINNER
Spaghetti Bolognese
Family-favourite spaghetti bolognese with beef mince, vegetables and tomatoes simmered into a rich sauce. A 45-minute dinner for 4.
Total time45 min
YieldServes 4
DietNo specific diet
Shopping14 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Add the garlic and mince and cook until browned, breaking up the meat.
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Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes, stock and oregano. Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick. Season.
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Step 4
Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain, keeping a cup of the water.
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Step 5
Toss the spaghetti with the sauce, loosening it with a little pasta water, and serve with parmesan.
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Cooking notes
Chop the vegetables finely so they melt into the sauce.
The sauce freezes well for up to three months.
Simmer longer, up to an hour, for a richer sauce if you have time.
Good to know
Yes. Cool it quickly and freeze in portions for up to three months.
Yes. Tagliatelle, penne and rigatoni all hold the sauce well.
Stir in grated courgette, mushrooms or a handful of spinach with the tomatoes.
About this recipe
Spaghetti bolognese is a family staple: beef mince simmered with soffritto vegetables, tomatoes and stock until rich and thick. This version is ready in 45 minutes and the sauce freezes well.
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