Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• 400 g beef mince · 400 g · 1000 kcal
• 300 g dried spaghetti · 300 g · 1113 kcal
• 1 onion · 110 g · 44 kcal
• finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves · 8 g · 12 kcal
• crushed
• 400 g chopped tomatoes · 400 g · 72 kcal
• 2 tbsp tomato paste · 22 g · 4 kcal
• 1 tbsp olive oil · 14 g · 119 kcal
• 1 tsp dried oregano · 1 g · 3 kcal
• 30 g parmesan · 30 g · 129 kcal
• grated
• salt and black pepper

Method

1. Warm the olive oil in a deep pan over a medium heat and soften the onion for 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then turn up the heat, add the beef mince and brown it, breaking it up with a spoon.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and oregano, cook for a minute, then add the chopped tomatoes and a splash of water.
4. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until thick and rich. Season to taste.
5. Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in well-salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving a mug of pasta water.
6. Toss the pasta with the sauce, loosening with pasta water if needed. Serve with plenty of grated parmesan.

Nutrition per serving

Computed automatically from this recipe's ingredient list by the GoPlateSmart nutrition engine (typical USDA-style values per 100 g).