Fuss-free Spaghetti Bolognese

    5m prep time
    45m total time
    Easy level
    11 ingredients

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
  • 190ml Red Wine, approx. 1 x McGuigan Estate Shiraz Australian Red Wine 18.7cl
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 1L
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 500g Beef Mince 1 x Sainsbury's British or Irish 5% Fat Beef Mince 500g
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 700g Tomato Passata 1 x Napolina Tomato Passata 690g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 400g Mange Tout 2 x Sainsbury's Trimmed Mange Tout 200g
  • 320g Spaghetti 1 x Sainsbury's Spaghetti Pasta 500g
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1 x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g
  • Parmesan, grated 1 x Sainsbury's Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese 200g
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