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Recipe

Classic Spaghetti Bolognese with Parmesan

Cook time
35 min
Serves
2, 3 or 4
Steps
6

The cut

Beef Mince less than 10%

350 g for 2 people

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Classic Spaghetti Bolognese with Parmesan

Ingredients

Bolognese

  • Beef Mince less than 10%From the counter350 g
  • Brown onion1
  • Garlic cloves3
  • Carrot1
  • Olive oil1 tbsp
  • Salt½ tsp
  • Tomato paste70 g
  • Soy sauce10 ml
  • Worcestershire sauce15 ml
  • Beef stock cube1
  • White sugar5 g
  • Peeled plum tomatoes400 g
  • Dried oregano2 g

To serve

  • Parmesan30 g
  • Spaghetti250 g
  • Fresh basil15 g
  • Black Ground Pepper½ tsp

Method

  1. Prep

    • Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
    • Peel and grate the carrot.

  2. Fry vegetables

    • Heat a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
    • Once hot, add the onions, carrot and garlic with a pinch of salt.
    • Fry for 6-8 min until softened and beginning to caramelise.

  3. Fry beef

    • Add the beef mince and cook for 4-5 min further, breaking it up with a spatula.
    • Add the tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and 0.5 beef stock cube .
    • Cook for 1-2 min further.

  4. Simmer

    • Add the sugar, peeled plum tomatoes (breaking them up with a spatula), and dried oregano.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 min.
    • Add a splash of water if needed.
    • Meanwhile, grate the Parmesan.

    Tip: Stew the sauce for as long as possible (even up to an hour) for extra flavour.

  5. Boil pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
    • Once boiling, add the spaghetti.
    • Cook for 8-10 min until 'al dente' or cooked to your liking.

  6. Serve

    • Serve the Classic Spaghetti Bolognese with Parmesan.
    • Top with the grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
    • Finish with freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil.

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