Name: Spaghetti bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Spaghetti bolognaise; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 500 gram lean beef; 60 gram pancetta or bacon, finely chopped; 1 cup (250ml) dry red wine; 1 cup (250ml) salt-reduced beef stock; 1/4 cup (70g) tomato paste; 375 gram spaghetti; 1/3 cup (25g) shaved parmesan, to serve; crusty bread, to serve

Spaghetti bolognese

A timeless dish, the combination of this fragrant meat and tomato sauce with perfectly cooked spaghetti is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

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Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

35M

Total

50M

Ingredients

Spaghetti bolognaise

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 carrot, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

500 gram lean beef

60 gram pancetta or bacon, finely chopped

1 cup (250ml) dry red wine

1 cup (250ml) salt-reduced beef stock

1/4 cup (70g) tomato paste

375 gram spaghetti

1/3 cup (25g) shaved parmesan, to serve

crusty bread, to serve

Method

Spaghetti bolognaise

1.Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium-high.

2.Cook onion, carrot and celery, stirring, 5 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned. Add mince and pancetta; cook, stirring to break up any lumps, 5 minutes, or until browned.

3.Add wine; bring to the boil. Stir in beef stock and tomato paste until well combined; season to taste.

4.Bring to the boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until sauce thickens.

5.Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet instructions; drain.

6.Top spaghetti with bolognaise and shaved parmesan. Serve with crusty bread.

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