Classic Beef Bolognese with Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 500 g beef mince
• 400 g spaghetti
• 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Finely dice the onion and crush the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and soften the onion for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the beef mince. Break it up with a wooden spoon and fry until browned all over.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes and oregano. Season well with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain and serve topped with the bolognese sauce.