Fuss-free Spaghetti Bolognese
The quintessential family classic! Try our quick, easy bolognese recipe. We’ve suggested serving it with mange tout, but feel free to swap for your family favourite or a green salad in the summer.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Warm two-thirds of the olive oil in a large sauté pan set over a medium heat. Add the beef mince and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned. Using a slotted spoon remove the beef and set aside.
Step 2
Next, add the remaining olive oil, the chopped onion and a pinch of salt and cook for 8-10 minutes, until pale gold and translucent. Add the chopped garlic, oregano and cook for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
Step 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beef back to the pan. Pour in the red wine and cook for 2-3 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Next add the tomato passata, then half fill the empty passata jar with water and add this too. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until reduced by half. Season to taste with salt, black pepper and a pinch of sugar.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted water for 9-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and stir through the bolognese until the pasta is coated in the meaty sauce.
Step 5
Steam the mange tout in a steamer basket on top of the spaghetti, or boil in salted water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and divide between the plates.
Step 6
Add the spaghetti to the plates and serve with plenty of grated parmesan.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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190ml Red Wine, approx. 1x McGuigan Estate Shiraz (Small bottle) 18.7cl -
1 Onion, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
320g Spaghetti 1x Sainsbury's Spaghetti Pasta 500g -
400g Mange Tout 2x Sainsbury's Trimmed Mange Tout 200g -
700g Tomato Passata 1x Napolina Tomato Passata 690g -
1 tsp Dried Oregano 1x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g -
3 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 1L -
3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
500g Beef Mince 1x Sainsbury's British or Irish 5% Fat Beef Mince 500g -
Parmesan, grated 1x Sainsbury's Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese 200g -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g