Spaghetti Bolognese

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- Serves:
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Who doesn’t love spag bol! Learn how to make our quick and easy spaghetti bolognese. Serve with a crusty garlic bread. Always make sure to have an adult with you when you are cooking.

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons of canola oil
1 onion, finely diced - make sure to have an adult with you for this
1 stick of celery, finely diced - make sure to have an adult with you for this
1 red pepper, finely diced - make sure to have an adult with you for this
1 carrot, grated - make sure to have an adult with you for this
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 tin of cherry tomatoes
450g minced beef
4 Tablespoons tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Small bunch of basil, torn roughly
Salt & pepper to taste
To serve: Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat a frying pan on a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Then add the vegetables including the garlic for about 10 minutes until soft.
2. Spoon the veggies into a bowl.
3. Carefully wipe the pan with kitchen paper and then heat the pan on a medium heat with the remaining oil.
4. Add the beef and cook until it's all browned. Use a fork or a wooden spoon to break up the mince so that there are no big clumps.
5. Add the vegetables, tin of tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Lower the heat to a medium low heat so it is just barely bubbling. leave to cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the sauce is thick.
6. Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the pack.
7. Drain the pasta and divide up onto plates. Divide up the bolognese mixture and serve with some fresh basil and some parmesan cheese.