A family favourite. Done properly.
Rich, comforting and full of flavour, this classic Spaghetti Bolognese is the perfect way to make the most of Country Meat’s premium beef mince.
Serves: 4–6
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 500g Country Meat Premium Beef Mince
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 250ml beef stock
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 400g spaghetti
- Fresh Parmesan and chopped parsley to serve
METHOD
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Stir through the tomato paste before adding the chopped tomatoes, beef stock, oregano and basil.
- Season well and simmer gently for 35–40 minutes until rich and thick.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
- Serve the bolognese over the spaghetti and finish with freshly grated Parmesan and parsley.
COOK PROPERLY TIP
Allow the sauce to simmer gently rather than rushing it. The longer it cooks, the richer the flavour becomes.