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Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 45 mins Total: 60 mins

A rich and comforting Italian-inspired classic made with slow-simmered beef mince in a tomato-based sauce, served over spaghetti. A dependable family favourite full of deep flavour.



 

Ingredients

For the Bolognese Sauce

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stick, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp tomato purรฉe
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 200ml beef stock
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Serve

  • 400g spaghetti
  • Grated parmesan
  • Fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Build the Base

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    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 3

    Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until soft.

Brown the Beef

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    Stir in the garlic and cook briefly.

  2. Step 5

    Add the beef mince and cook until browned.

Simmer the Sauce

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    Stir in the oregano and tomato purรฉe.

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    Add the chopped tomatoes and beef stock.

  3. Step 8

    Season to taste and simmer gently for 30โ€“35 minutes until rich and thick.

Cook the Pasta

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    Cook the spaghetti in well-salted boiling water according to packet instructions.

  2. Step 10

    Drain.

Serve

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    Spoon the bolognese over the spaghetti.

  2. Step 12

    Finish with grated parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

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