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Spag bol
Serves 4
Easy
Total time:
This recipe was submitted by Good Food member mrs-h-the-3rd and has not been tested by our team.
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Units:
- olive oil
- 1 large onionchopped
- 2 stalks celeryfinely chopped
- 1 garlic clovechopped finely
- 4 bacon rasherschopped
- 250g beef mince(though this can be increased if required)
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 x 400g tinned tomatoes
- 50g chopped mushrooms
- salt and ground black pepper
- 1-2 tsp dried oregano
- 1-2 tsp mixed herbs
- 1-2 tsp basil(dried or fresh depending on what you have)
- 1-2 tsp sugar
- chilli flakes(optional)
- parmesangrated (optional)
Method
step 1
Over a moderate heat, soften onions and celery, add garlic and bacon and fry until cooked.
step 2
Add mince, this can either be done in batches or else all at the same time, depending on the size of your pan. Let cook through for a few mins, drain the fat if needed carefully, there can be quite a lot depending on what kind of mince you are using.
step 3
Stir in tomato puree, let cook for a minute and then add the tinned tomatoes. I use 2 tins and some water if you like a thinner sauce. Season lightly and let simmer for 10 minutes.
step 4
Add the herbs and sugar, these can be added according to taste. Let simmer for another 10 mins and adjust seasoning. Add mushrooms near the end of cooking, giving them a chance to soften but still keep their shape.
step 5
Serve with spaghetti straight away.
