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Easy Spaghetti Bolognese


Spaghetti Bolognese

Serves 4 - 6

Prep & Cook Time 1 hour


Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 50g unsalted butter

  • 500g lean minced beef

  • 1 large white onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced

  • 2 cans whole tomatoes

  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped roughly

  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped roughly

  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs

  • 4 fresh bay leaves

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

  • 1 1/2 tsp Vegeta stock

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Lainey's chilli oil

  • 2 medium size carrots, shredded and minced

  • 1 cup red wine, use Shiraz or Pinot

  • 375g packet spaghetti, but if you prefer making homemade pasta, that works too

  • 1/2 bunch flat parsley leaves, chopped

  • parmesan cheese

Method

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil and butter,

2. Add onions, garlic, thyme and oregano. Sautee until onions soften. Then add beef, wine, carrots, mixed

herbs and the tomatoes. Using a wooden spoon break up the mince meat, cook and stirring

occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Add bay leaves, Vegeta, Lainey's chilli oil

and season with salt and pepper.

3. Close lid, turn heat down and simmer for another 25 minutes

In between, stirring occasionally so meat doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot

4. Meanwhile, follow instructions on spaghetti pack and cook until al dente. Drain.

5. Add pasta to the sauce, toss well to coat the spaghetti into the bolognese sauce

6. Serve up in a bowl and garnish with parsley and pecorino cheese

7. For extra heat, add more Lainey's chilli oil

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