Quick Spaghetti Bolognaise

Quick Spaghetti Bolognaise
17th July, 2017

Whilst this quick Spaghetti Bolognaise isn't traditional; it's far simpler to follow, quick to cook and still tastes great

It does involve red wine but this can be optional. If you skip the red wine then just add some more beef stock

Ingredients

400g lean beef mince

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 carrot, peeled and diced

25g butter

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp tomato puree

1 tsp sugar

50 mls red wine

250mls beef stock

1 tin chopped tomatoes

1 tsp Oregano

Salt and Black Pepper to season

Method

In a large pan, add the oil and warm over a medium heat before adding the butter. Add the carrot and onion first and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Then add the garlic and cook for a further minute

Add the beef mince and lightly brown all over; this should take about 5 minutes

Now add the tomato puree and sugar. The sugar is there to reduce the acidity. Cook the puree and veg/meat mix for a few minutes

Add the red wine (if not using red wine; ignore) and cook for a minute or two to get rid of the alcohol. Then add in the beef stock (plus the extra 50mls if you skipped red wine), the tinned tomatoes and oregano and bring to the boil before dropping back to a simmer

Keep the sauce going at a simmer for 45 minutes as it should be thick. If it needs longer, leave it simmering for a while

You can cool this down and keep it in the fridge or freezer. Just remember to defrost before starting to reheat and reheat thoroughly