Easy spaghetti bolognese

This ultimate spaghetti bolognese recipe is a total classic! Simply delicious, super easy to prepare, it makes a healthy lunch or dinner the whole family will love!

Serves: 6

Time to make: 35 mins

Ingredients

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1 teaspoon olive oil
500g lean beef mince
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can concentrated tomato soup
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
500g dried spaghetti

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Instructions

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1 Fill the large pan with water and put it on to boil, ready to cook the pasta. Now you can make the sauce.

2 Chop the onion and crush the garlic.

3 In the medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add the meat to the pan and cook, stirring, until it is all brown and crumbly.

4 Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until soft.

5 Pour in the can of tomato soup, the mixed herbs and bay leaf. Mix well and simmer for 20 minutes.

6 Season with salt and pepper.

7 While the sauce is simmering, cook the dried pasta according to the packet directions. When the pasta is cooked, use the tongs to put it on the plates. Spoon the sauce on top.

8 Good served with salad or steamed vegetables and some crusty bread if you like.

HFG tip

The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it tastes. If it has been simmering a long time and dries out, add a splash of water or wine to get it back to a nice consistency.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 440 cal

Kilojoules 1840 kJ

Protein 30.7 g

Total fat 8.4 g

Saturated fat 2.6 g

Carbohydrates 60.5 g

Sugar 4.9 g

Dietary fibre 5.2 g

Sodium 535 mg

Calcium 45 mg

Iron 4.1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.