Spaghetti Bolognese
A UK dinner recipe with 720 kcal and 50g of protein per serving, costing roughly £2.90 to make.
720kcal
50gProtein
81gCarbs (est.)
22gFat (est.)
£2.90Per serving
Ingredients
- beef mince180g
- spaghetti80g, uncooked
- tomato passata300ml
- onion0.5, diced
- garlic2 cloves
Method
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent, then add the minced garlic for the final minute.
- Turn the heat up, add the beef mince, and break it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned all over with no pink remaining.
- Pour in the passata, season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar (it balances the acidity), and stir well.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally — longer is better if you have time; 45 minutes gives a richer sauce.
- About 12 minutes before serving, cook the spaghetti in well-salted boiling water according to packet instructions until al dente.
- Drain the spaghetti, plate it, and spoon the sauce over the top. Add parmesan if you have it. The sauce freezes brilliantly — consider doubling it.
Meal-prep note
One of the best make-ahead dinners — the sauce keeps for 4 days or freezes for months, and often tastes better the next day.
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