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Easy Peasy Spaghetti Bolognese
Want a quick and easy pasta recipe that’s a guaranteed crowdpleaser? Then you need my Easy Peasy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe! This super simple bolognese only uses 5 ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes – perfect for busy weeknight evenings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 516 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Fusion , Italian , British
Ingredients
- 300 g Spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500 g beef mince
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes (Ideally one of the better quality brands, like Cirio or Napolina)
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 beef stock cube (I use Kallo organic beef stock cubes, but Oxo beef stock cubes also work well!)
- Grated parmesan or cheddar to serve
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions / your own preferences. Drain when cooked.
- Meanwhile, place the olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat for 1 minute. Add the beef mince, break up with a spatula and fry for 5 minutes, until nicely browned, stirring regularly.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree, and crumble in the stock cube. Add about 100ml water (about 1/4 of the now-empty chopped tomatoes tin – you can use this water to get the last bits of chopped tomatoes out of the tin!) Stir everything together and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Divide the spaghetti between 4 plates, top with the bolognese sauce and sprinkle over the grated cheese. Alternatively, serve the cheese in a bowl on the table for everyone to help themselves.
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Notes
- Suitable for freezing. (Bolognese sauce only.)
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
460mg
(19%)
Potassium
914mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 914mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.