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A straightforward beef and tomato sauce for the family pasta bowl.
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Weeknight spaghetti bolognese
At home recipes · Family
A straightforward beef and tomato sauce for the family pasta bowl.
15 min prep · 30 min cook · Serves 4 · Main
Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated
The method
- 1Warm oil in a large pan. Soften onion and carrot for 6 minutes, then add garlic and mince. Cook, breaking up the mince, until well browned.
- 2Stir in tomato purée, tomatoes, stock and oregano. Season lightly. Cook the spaghetti in a separate pan following its packet instructions while the sauce simmers.
- 3Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water if it becomes too thick. Check all vegetables and pulses are completely tender.
- 4Check the thickest pieces of every meat or fish ingredient reach 75°C for at least 30 seconds with a clean food thermometer. Continue cooking if needed; time and colour alone are not reliable.
- 5Drain the spaghetti, divide between four bowls and spoon the hot sauce over it.
Cook's notes & swaps
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These are optional pointers for making the recipe your own while keeping the spirit of the original.
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Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning a little at a time. Check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary suitability.
A note from the OPR kitchen
An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.
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