Budget Bolognese
Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes
Our bolognese can use beef or lamb mince and is a great blend of protein and carbohydrate which isn't hard on the wallet either. We've added inexpensive, storecupboard ingredients such as ketchup and tobasco for an extra kick without extra expense.
Ingredients
- 225g/8oz lean beef or lamb mince
- 175g/6oz dried pasta shapes
- 5ml/1tsp sunflower oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 x 200g can baked beans
- 150ml/¼pint good, hot beef stock
- Dash Tabasco or sweet chilli sauce
- 45ml/3tbsp tomato ketchup
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- 25g/1oz Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated
Method
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and brown the mince and onion for 5 minutes. Add the beans, stock, Tabasco or chilli sauce, ketchup and seasoning.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for a further 20 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta.
- Transfer to two heatproof dishes, sprinkle over the cheese and serve immediately, or alternatively, pop under a preheated grill and heat until the cheese melts.
- Serve with garlic or ciabatta bread and a crisp salad.