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Spaghetti Bolognese

A proper bolognese in 20 minutes that surprises everyone who tries it. High heat and two secret ingredients make this taste like it simmered for hours. The 20 minute dinner that consistently impresses the most people.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 400g
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Half teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan and basil to serve
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook spaghetti in heavily salted boiling water
  2. Step 2: Heat olive oil over high heat in large heavy pan
  3. Step 3: Add onion cook 3 minutes stirring constantly
  4. Step 4: Add garlic and tomato paste cook 1 minute until paste darkens
  5. Step 5: Add beef break apart cook over high heat 5 minutes until browned
  6. Step 6: Add crushed tomatoes Worcestershire sauce Italian seasoning sugar salt and pepper
  7. Step 7: Simmer over medium high 8 minutes until sauce thickens
  8. Step 8: Serve over spaghetti topped with parmesan and fresh basil

Notes

— High heat throughout builds
flavor fast
— Darkening tomato paste in pan
adds incredible depth
— Worcestershire sauce is the
secret ingredient here
— Add splash of red wine in
step 6 if available