Spaghetti Bolognese

Prep time: 30 min

Cook time: 30 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 400g/14oz beef mince
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 100g/3½oz carrot, grated
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 400ml/14fl oz stock (made from stock cube. Ideally beef, but any will do)
• 400g/14oz dried spaghetti

Method

1. Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat.
2. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and once hot add the beef mince.
3. Cook the mince until well browned over a medium-high heat.
4. Once browned, transfer the mince to a bowl and set aside.
5. Add another tablespoon of oil to the saucepan you browned the mince in and turn the heat to medium.
6. Add the onions and fry gently for 5-6 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
7. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
8. Add the grated carrot then pour the mince and any juices in the bowl back into the saucepan.
9. Add the tomatoes to the pan and stir well to mix.
10. Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer and then reduce the temperature to simmer gently for 45 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and rich.
11. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
12. When ready to cook the spaghetti, heat a large saucepan of water.
13. Cook according to the packet instructions.
14. Once the spaghetti is cooked through, drain and add to the pan with the bolognese sauce.
15. Mix well and serve.

Source: bbc.co.uk