Brilliant Bolognese
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 500g higher-welfare minced beef
- 50g higher-welfare smoked pancetta
- 1 x 180g jar of Jamie's Brilliant Bolognese Paste
- 1 x 400g tin of quality plum tomatoes
- 300g dried spaghetti
- optional: Parmesan cheese, to serve
Instructions
- 1
Place a casserole pan on a medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the mince, roughly chop and add the pancetta and fry for 10 minutes, or until golden, stirring regularly.
- 2
Stir in the Bolognese paste and fry for 1 minute, then tip in the tomatoes, breaking them up with the back of a spoon, along with 300ml of water.
- 3
Bring to the boil, then cover and cook gently for 45 minutes (or bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F/gas 4 for 1 hour), or until the sauce is thickened, adding a splash of water if needed. Season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper.
- 4
When there's 10 minutes to go, cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions, then drain. Toss with the sauce, then divide between bowls and grate over some Parmesan, if you like. Delicious with a crisp green salad.
