Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• 320g Spaghetti
• 500g Beef mince
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Carrot, grated
• 2 tbsp Tomato purée
• 500g Passata
• 1 Beef stock cube, crumbled
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper

You’ll need: Large saucepan, Large frying pan

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onion and carrot for 5 minutes until soft, adding the garlic for the last minute.

2. 2

   Add the mince, turn up the heat and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned with no pink left.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomato purée, passata, stock cube, oregano and 100ml water. Simmer gently for 20–25 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick. Season to taste.

4. 4

   Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Drain and serve topped with the sauce.