Super Simple Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• 500 grams beef mince
• 1/2 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup grated carrot/zucchini (optional)
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 TBSP tomato paste
• 1 TBSP worchestershire sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 TBSP fresh herbs (parsley/oregano/rosemary/basil) or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1/4 tsp salt (start with this and add more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (start with this and add more to taste)
• 250 g dried pasta
• Grated cheese to serve

Instructions

1. Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic.
2. Heat 1 TBSP of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the onion & garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the mince and cook until brown (5-10 minutes). Add the vegetables if using and cook for a further 5 minutes.
4. Add the beef stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worchestershire sauce & sugar and combine. Simmer over a low heat for 15-20 minutes until the bolognese has thickened. About halfway through this cooking time give it a taste test and starting with about 1/4 tsp of salt, add salt until it is to your taste. Also add the chopped fresh or dried herbs.
5. While bolognese is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions and grate some cheese.
6. Drain the spaghetti, dish into bowls and top with the bolognese and grated cheese.
7. Serve immediately.
8. Store any leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for 3 days or freeze portions.