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Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

Name: Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g beef mince; 1 onion; 2 carrots; 2 sticks celery; 3 cloves garlic; 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato purée; 150 ml red wine; 1 tsp dried oregano; 400 g spaghetti; parmesan

A rich, slow-cooked meat sauce with a depth of flavour that only time can give. The secret is patience.

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LittleSpoon Kitchen

Prep 15m · Cook 55mServes 4Easy

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Ingredients

Serves 4

500 g beef mince
1 onion, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 sticks celery, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato purée
150 ml red wine
1 tsp dried oregano
400 g spaghetti
parmesan, to serve

Cook

Method

1
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown the mince in batches, breaking it up as it cooks. Set aside.
8 min
2
In the same pan, soften the onion, carrots and celery for 8-10 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
10 min
3
Return the mince to the pan. Add the tomato purée and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and let it bubble away.
4 min
4
Add the tinned tomatoes, oregano, and season well. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
45 min

5

Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Drain and toss with the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan.

10 min

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