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