Our Spag Bol Recipe!

Hey Guys!

So you guys know that Spaghetti Bolognese is one of our family favourite meals, so I thought I would share the recipe! This recipe is one that I have developed into what it is now over the last few years. We start with 1kg of beef mince. We do go through all of it most of the time, however when we don't, we use it on the pasta we have on Friday nights.

Here are the ingredients:

1kg beef mince (I drain the fat anyway so I just buy the cheap mince and make sure all of the fat has been drained properly)
2 beef stock cubes OR 2 tablespoons of beef stock concentrate
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
70g can of tomato paste
1 jar Leggos Bolognese pasta sauce with bacon, chunky tomato and herbs
2 cubes of frozen chopped spinach

First, brown the mince and then drain the fat. You really want to get all of the fat out that you can because this will cause a layer on top of the finished sauce.

Put the mince back in the large pot and add the stock cubes and minced garlic. Cook for a few minutes, stirring until the garlic has properly incorporated with the mince.

Add the remaining ingredients along with 2 jars worth of water. Simmer for around 4 hours.

Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Top with mince sauce and freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve with garlic bread.

For me, this dish is a simple one, however it has to be cooked on low for a few hours or it does not have the right taste. My father cooked his spaghetti bolognese this way (he used his own recipe but still cooked it on low for hours and it was delish!) so I can't bring myself to do it any other way. It is just what I grew up with!

As I said, my family LOVES this meal and it is a regular on our meal plans.

I hope you guys enjoy it too!

Thanks

Jacqui xxx

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