Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 400g beef mince
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 100g carrot, grated
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 400ml Beef stock (made from stock cube)
• 400g dried spaghetti
• salt and pepper

Method

1. Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and once hot add the beef mince and a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Cook the mince until well browned (be careful not to burn the mince. It just needs to be a dark brown colour).
3. Once browned, transfer the mince to a bowl and set aside.
4. Add another tablespoon of oil to the saucepan (keep the heat on medium).
5. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and fry gently for 5-6 minutes, or until soft.
6. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Add the grated carrot then pour the mince and any juices in the bowl back into the saucepan.
8. Add the tomatoes to the pan and stir well to mix.
9. Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer and then reduce the temperature to simmer gently for 45 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and rich.
10. Taste and seasoning as necessary.
11. Cook the spaghetti
12. Heat a large saucepan of water and add a pinch of salt.
13. Cook according to the packet instructions.
14. Once the spaghetti is cooked through, drain and add to the pan with the bolognese sauce.
15. Mix well and serve.

Cook's notes