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Spaghetti Bolognese

A rich, tomatoey, full of flavour spaghetti bolognese sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 281kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Add in the meat and break apart any lumps and let it cook for 2 mins until it starts to brown.
  • Add in all the other ingredients and mix well.
  • Bring mixture to the boil and reduce and simmer for up to 45 mins until the mixture is rich and thick.
  • Adjust seasoning and remove from the stove and let settle whilst you cook your spaghetti.
  • Serve bolognese heaped over spaghetti with tons of parmesan or other cheese and chopped herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 29.5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.9mg