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Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti bolognese
Spaghetti bolognese
  • Preparation time
    75 min
  • Difficulty
    Intermediate
  • Number of servings
    10

A timeless favourite, the Spaghetti Bolognese is a recipe that always meets the favour of customers. Our take on the recipe sees carefully selected ingredients to transport you to the heart of Italy.

Our MAGGI® Vegetable Bouillon powder adds depth and richness to the sauce, while the combination of diced onions, celery, carrots, and mushrooms creates a harmonious medley of flavours. The star of the show is the lean mince beef, perfectly cooked to tender perfection.

To enhance the taste, we've added a touch of garlic and dried oregano, complemented by the robust MAGGI® Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce. The addition of tinned lentils brings a twist to this classic recipe, adding both texture and nutritional value.

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Ingredients
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For the sauce
  • 400g onion, diced
  • 150g celery, diced
  • 300g carrots, diced
  • 500g mushrooms, diced
  • 600g lean mince beef
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 20g garlic, crushed
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 600g lean mince beef
  • 5g dried oregano
  • 800g MAGGI® Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce
  • 200ml water
  • 800g Tinned Lentils (added as 235 drained weight x 2 + 310g water in cans)
To serve
  • small portion is 150g cooked – 605g dry spaghetti
  • 5g basil
Preparation
  • 1
    Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced vegetables and crushed garlic. Sweat them for 8 minutes until they become tender and fragrant.
  • 2
    Add the lean mince beef to the saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through. Pour in the water and MAGGI® Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then skim off any excess scum or fat that rises to the surface. This technique helps reduce the fat content in the mince.
  • 3
    In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the spaghetti for 8-10 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of tenderness. Drain the cooked spaghetti well.
  • 4
    Spoon the cooked spaghetti into a serving bowl, creating a bed for the Bolognese sauce. Generously top the spaghetti with the Bolognese sauce.
  • 5
    Garnish the dish with fresh basil leaves, adding a burst of freshness and aroma.

By adding the raw mince to water and bringing to a simmer, all the fat and scum will rise to the surface and is easily removed with a ladle. It’s a very effective way of removing excess fat instead of draining in colander. Use roughly diced onions and blitz in the food processor; this saves time chopping and blends well into the mince sauce.

Typical Values

Per 100g

Per Serve 

Reference Intake

% RI*

Energy

513 kJ

122 kcal

1839 kJ

437 kcal

8400 kJ

2000 kcal

 

Fat

2.3g

8.4g

70

12%

of which: saturates

0.6g

2.1g

20

11%

Carbohydrate

15.9g

56.8g

260

22%

of which: sugars

3.3g

11.7g

90

13%

Fibre

3.8g

13.6g

-

-

Protein

7.5g

26.7g

50

53%

Salt

0.19g

0.69g

6

12%

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

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