Spaghetti bolognese

• Beef mince 20-25% fat500g
• Brown onions150g
• Carrots150g
• Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)2
• Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)2
• Tomato puree30g
• Stock cubes (12 pack)1
• Dried mixed herbsstore cupboard3g
• Spaghetti400g

Plus salt and pepper. About £4.51 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Finely chop 1 onion and 1 carrot. Fry with 500g beef mince in a large pan for 8 minutes until the mince is browned.

2. 2

   Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato puree and cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add 2 tins chopped tomatoes, 1 stock cube, 1 tsp mixed herbs and a splash of water. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until thick, then season.

4. 4

   Cook 400g spaghetti following the pack, drain and serve with the sauce.