This easy bolognese recipe is proper comfort food and uses a great value ingredient in the form of beef mince. So, if you’re on a budget, here’s a recipe to know, as you can also use it as the base for a cottage pie or chilli – see tips.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 500g lean beef mince
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 x 400g tins chopped plum tomatoes
- 3 tbsp ready-made basil pesto (we like Sacla)
- 30g mature Cheddar, finely grated
- Freshly cooked spaghetti to serve
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Method
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a high heat and add the mince. Cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Turn the heat to medium, add the garlic and onion, then cook for 5 minutes more with the lid on.
- Add the tomato purée, stir well, then add the tinned tomatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes. Just before serving, add the pesto, taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a generous sprinkling of Cheddar and you are there. Serve with spaghetti, cooked and drained according to the packet instructions.
Nutrition
- 408kcals Calories
- 26g (7.5g saturated) Fat
- 32.8g Protein
- 11.2g (8.1g sugar) Carbs
- 0.7g Salt
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