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4.8 from 18 votes

Simply Delicious Spaghetti Bolognese

A very rich and delicious Spaghetti Bolognese with a subtle sweetness provided by the carrots and sherry.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 300 g / 10oz Spaghetti
  • 30 g / 1oz Butter
  • 15 ml / 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 onions peeled and chopped finely
  • 450 g / 1lb Minced beef
  • 1 carrot peeled and chopped finely
  • 115 g / 4 oz Can tomato purée
  • 400 g / 14 oz Tin chopped tomatoes
  • 300 ml / ½ pt Beef stock
  • 30 ml / 2 tbsp Sherry
  • salt and pepper
  • Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

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  1. Heat the butter and oil in a pan and sweat the onions and carrot until soft (about 10 minutes).
  2. Increase the heat and add the minced beef.
  3. Fry for a few minutes, then stir, cooking until meat is browned all over.
  4. Add the tomato purée, tinned tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, and the stock.
  5. Simmer gently for about ¾ hr, until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add 2 tbsp sherry and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, place the spaghetti in lots of boiling salted water and cook according to their instructions.
  8. Drain.
  9. Serve with Bolognese sauce on top and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.