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Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich, tomatoey, full of flavour spaghetti bolognese sauce.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions peeled and finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper deseeded and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 500 g (17oz) lean mince meat
- 1 maggi or other stock cube
- 2 X 400g (14oz) tinned Cirio chopped tomatoes
- 2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 4 thyme sprigs
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- Scotch bonnet chilli to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a pot and add in the onions, pepper and garlic and a few tbsp of water and saute for about 5 mins until soft.
- 2
Add in the meat and break apart any lumps and let it cook for 2 mins until it starts to brown.
- 3
Add in all the other ingredients and mix well.
- 4
Bring mixture to the boil and reduce and simmer for up to 45 mins until the mixture is rich and thick.
- 5
Adjust seasoning and remove from the stove and let settle whilst you cook your spaghetti.
- 6
Serve bolognese heaped over spaghetti with tons of parmesan or other cheese and chopped herbs.