Hairy Bikers Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

This easy Hairy Bikers Spaghetti Bolognese is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. With a rich, savoury sauce and tender pasta, it’s made with simple ingredients you likely already have. You can adjust the vegetables to your taste for a flexible, comforting dish the whole family will love!

Ingredients Needed

• 500g lean beef mince
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery sticks, trimmed and finely sliced
• 2 medium carrots, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 150g small portobello or chestnut mushrooms, wiped and sliced
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 150ml red wine
• 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 beef stock cube
• 1 tsp caster sugar
• 1 tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs
• 2 bay leaves
• 375–450g dried spaghetti
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

How To Make Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

1. Cook the Mince and Vegetables: Heat a large non-stick saucepan, then add the mince, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Dry-fry over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables start to brown.
2. Add Mushrooms: Stir in the mushrooms and cook with the mince and vegetables for another 2–3 minutes.
3. Make the Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir. Add the red wine, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and 300ml (12fl oz) cold water. Crumble in the beef stock cube, then add the caster sugar and herbs. Season with freshly ground black pepper, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
4. Simmer the Sauce: Once the mixture is bubbling, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30–40 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
5. Cook the Spaghetti: Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook for 10–12 minutes or according to the packet instructions.
6. Thicken the Sauce: While the spaghetti cooks, increase the heat under the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened. Stir regularly and adjust seasoning to taste.
7. Serve: Drain the spaghetti and divide it between warmed bowls. Spoon the Bolognese sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• Use lean beef mince: Choose lean beef to make the Bolognese sauce rich but not too greasy, giving it a perfect texture.
• Let the sauce simmer longer: Allow the sauce to cook for the full 30–40 minutes to deepen the flavours and thicken the sauce.
• Season well: Don’t forget to taste the sauce and add enough salt and pepper to balance the flavours.
• Use lots of water for pasta: Cook the spaghetti in plenty of water to prevent it from sticking together.
• Grate fresh Parmesan: Freshly grated Parmesan will enhance the flavour of the dish, adding a delicious finishing touch.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers spaghetti bolognese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Put leftovers spaghetti bolognese in a freezer-safe container. It lasts up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Reheating: Warm leftovers spaghetti bolognese in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until piping hot, or microwave it in a covered dish for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Nutitions Fact

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 422g)

• Calories: 653 kcal
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 392mg
• Potassium: 1,265mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 86g
• Dietary Fiber: 8g
• Sugars: 15g
• Protein: 30g

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