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Simply Delicious Spaghetti Bolognese

A very rich and delicious Spaghetti Bolognese with a subtle sweetness provided by the carrots and sherry.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Camilla

Ingredients

  • 300 g / 10oz Spaghetti
  • 30 g / 1oz Butter
  • 15 ml / 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Onions peeled and chopped finely
  • 450 g / 1lb Minced beef
  • 1 Carrot peeled and chopped finely
  • 115 g / 4 oz Can tomato purée
  • 400 g / 14 oz Tin chopped tomatoes
  • 300 ml / ½ pt Beef stock
  • 30 ml / 2 tbsp Sherry
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Heat the butter and oil in a pan and sweat the onions and carrot until soft (about 10 minutes).
  • Increase the heat and add the minced beef.
  • Fry for a few minutes, then stir, cooking until meat is browned all over.
  • Add the tomato purée, tinned tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, and the stock.
  • Simmer gently for about ¾ hr, until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 2 tbsp sherry and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the spaghetti in lots of boiling salted water and cook according to their instructions.
  • Drain.
  • Serve with Bolognese sauce on top and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.