A bolognese is one of our best loved dishes and this version is simple yet delicious. What not make a batch and freeze it, saving you time as well as energy cost and giving you something to fall back on a busy day.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or oven proof casserole dish over a medium heat and fry the onion and carrot for 5 minutes until soft, then remove and place to one side.
Add the mince to the pan and cook for 3 - 4 minutes until browned. Break it up with a wooden spoon so there are no lumps. If you are cooking a larger amount of mince, you may need to do this in batches or you will end up stewing it rather than frying.
Add the chopped tomatoes, passta, herbs, worcestershire sauce and red wine and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can place it in the oven at 180°C/360°F/gas mark 4 if you prefer at this point for up to 1 hour. This does really enhance the flavour and is more convenient if you need to go out.
15 minutes before eating, bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti as per the packet instructions.
Drain the spaghetti and serve with the bolognaise spooned over the top and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.
Notes
Not all eating together or in a hurry?The bolognese can be prepared in advance and re-heated. Cook the spaghetti as you need it.This dish can be frozen for 3 - 4 months.[nutrition-label]