Spaghetti Bolognese
Another back-to-basics one and a firm favourite of the little lady! In fact, it was over a spag bol (although one that had become dull over the years with recipe changes), that started this whole website in the first place! I decided to go old skool with this and phoned my mum for a traditional recipe! Admittedly, it takes a while to cook and prepare, however, you are not chained to the cooker and can be left. In my case some guess who, and uno. Oh and a little bit of fortnite too!
Servings 6
Calories 413kcal
Cost Under £5:00
Ingredients
- 500 g Mince Beef
- 2 Tins of chopped tomatoes
- Cooking bacon, chopped (equivilant to about 4 rashers of streaky)
- 1 Carrot, finely chopped
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Clove of Garlic, crushed
- 1 A Glass of red wine
- 1 tsp Oregano
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1 Beef Stock Cube
- Spaghetti
- I couldn’t find the receipt, but I would expect it to be between £2.50 and £4.00, depending on if the mince was a yellow sticker special or not. this makes enough for us plus about two extra portions of the bolognese to freeze for another time.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan, soften onion and carrot. Add mince and brown, then stir in garlic. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, wine, stock and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in some Parmesan, reserving the rest. Uncover and increase heat for the last 20 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
- Finally, I cooked the spaghetti according to the instructions and served it all together with a little grated parmesan. Simple, tasty and EASY! Oh and far healthier and cheaper than one of those jars of sauce!
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I freeze spaghetti bolognese? Yes, you can freeze leftover bolognese sauce for later. Let it cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers.
- What kind of pasta should I use? Spaghetti is the classic choice, but you can also use other pasta shapes like tagliatelle or rigatoni.
- Can I make it vegetarian? Absolutely! Replace the beef mince with lentils or soy mince for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 21.9g | Fat: 20.8g | Saturated Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 494mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 3.3g