Bolognese sauce

A classic, hearty sauce that’s perfect for pasta and loved by the whole family!

Bolognaise sauce

Ready in just 30 minutes, this is a bolognese you'll make over and over again.

Learn how to make classic pasta sauce with mince and tomatoes.

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 celery stick, finely chopped (optional)
  • 250g lean minced beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
  • 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 150ml beef or veg stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: a splash of milk for creaminess
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add the mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with 
  • spoon.
  • Stir in the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, herbs, and stock.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Season to taste and serve over cooked spaghetti or your favourite pasta.
Tip: Make extra and freeze in portions for quick midweek meals!
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 celery stick, finely chopped (optional)
  • 250g lean minced beef (or turkey for a lighter option)
  • 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 150ml beef or veg stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: a splash of milk for creaminess
Method
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add the mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with 
  • spoon.
  • Stir in the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, herbs, and stock.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Season to taste and serve over cooked spaghetti or your favourite pasta.
Tip: Make extra and freeze in portions for quick midweek meals!
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