Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Classic Spaghetti Bolognese preparation time
Prep: 10 minutes
Classic Spaghetti Bolognese cook time
Cook: 25 minutes
Classic Spaghetti Bolognese preparation time Serves: 4
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Method

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes until soft.
  • Add the steak mince and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
  • Stir in tomato purée, then add chopped tomatoes, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, mixed herbs, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 15 - 20 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally.
  • While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water per packet instructions (usually 10 minutes). Drain.
  • Toss the spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce, arrange it into warm bowls, and sprinkle it with Parmesan and fresh basil.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured Steak Mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic gloves crushed
  • 1 carrot finely diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 200 ml beef stock
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 25 g parmesan grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil torn