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Spaghetti Bolognese SERVES: 2 Ingredients 200g Lean Steak Mince 1 Onion 1 Red Pepper 150g Mushrooms (Chestnut or Plain) ½ tsp or 2.5g Dried Basil 150ml Hot Chicken Stock (made from¼ cube) 400g tin Chopped Tomatoes ½ tsp or 2.5g Worcestershire or Soya Sauce
Method Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Tip in the mince, then season with salt (optional) and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes until well browned, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon. Using a small sharp knife, cut the onion in half and peel off the skin, then cut into slices, discarding the root. Cut the pepper in half and remove the core and seeds, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Trim the mushrooms and cut into slices. Add the vegetables to the mince, stirring to combine. Season lightly with salt (optional) and plenty of freshly ground black pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened, covering with a lid to help the cooking. Sprinkle the herbs over the mince and vegetable mixture and then stir in the tomato purée and cook for another minute, stirring. Dissolve the chicken stock cube in the boiling water and stir into the pan. Allow to bubble down, then add the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer very gently for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour is best. Cook until the mince is meltingly tender, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to ensure it does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Meanwhile, put the spaghetti in a pan of boiling water with a pinch of salt (optional) and cook for 10-12 minutes or according to packet instructions. Drain and return to the pan. Fold in the bolognese sauce until evenly combined and then divide among bowls to serve.
100g Wholewheat Spaghetti Salt (optional) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
½ tsp or 2.5g Dried Oregano ½ tsp or 2.5g Dried Parsley 2 tbsps or 30g Tomato Purée
APPROX. 450 KCAL
Irish Lean Round Beef Mince €7.11 per kg €5.69 800g
Tomato Purée €2.45 per kg
49 c 200g
Wholewheat Spaghetti €1.38 per kg 69 c 500g
Stock Cubes Choose from Chicken, Beef or Vegetable. €4.08 per kg
49 c 12 x 10g
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