Spaghetti Bolognese

Hello … 

I would assume that Spaghetti Bolognese is probably a firmly lodged recipe in your collection, as it is the perfect 'safety' meal that is easily adaptable and customisable for everyone. I know my family can gobble up an entire bowl and it is a step up from the traditional kind as it is full of assorted vegetables. 

This version of Spaghetti Bolognese was found from the Simply Delicious website, and can I please take a moment to applaud this site. The creativity and mouth watering recipes that are posted continuously, are so inspirational and look so incredible that you feel like it is necessary to have a whole weekend cooking. It is absolutely amazing for finding simple yet scrumptious recipes that are perfect for families, friends, parties, baking, and the list just goes on. Please go and show your support on the website and have a browse, I know you won't be disappointed. 

 It is really simple, only requires a few ingredients and as always can be changed according to your desires. I decided to make my own garlic bread, however I will honest with you all - it did not turn out according to plan, so I will be leaving that recipe until another day when I have mastered yeast and feel confident talking about bread, but for now the classic Spaghetti Bolognese recipe …

Spaghetti Bolognese 
Serves 4-6 *Adapted from Simply Delicious 

500g Beef mince 
1 large onion, finely chopped 
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 
6 button mushrooms, finely chopped 
1 cup peas 
2 garlic gloves, crushed
1 sprig of fresh rosemary 
2 x 400g tins Italian tomatoes 
250ml beef stock 
salt and pepper to taste 

500g spaghetti/ pasta of your choice 
finely grated parmesan 


1. Brown the beef in a large pot until well browned. Drain any excess fat and remove from the pot and set aside. 
2. In the same pot, add a splash of oil and fry the onion, carrot and mushrooms for 10-15 minutes until soft and fragrant. 
3. Add the garlic and rosemary, and fry for another minute. 
4. Add the beef stock to the pot as well as the tomatoes and beef. 
5. Lower the heat so the sauce simmers and cover. Allow it to cook for 30 minutes. If the sauce remain watery, remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of simmering so the liquid can reduce. 
6. Whilst the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in a large pit of boiling salted water. 
7. Serve the bolognese with the cooked spaghetti and a generous grating of parmesan. 

I hope that this delicious savoury recipe satisfies your palette and I cannot wait to develop my culinary skills further and share some amazing dishes with you in the near future! 

M x