Spaghetti bolognaise

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 4 oz lean minced beef
  • ¼ pint water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • Marjoram or oregano
  • Diced mushrooms
  • Spaghetti
  • Grated parmesan cheese

Method

Using medium sized pan add the vegetable oil and heat up.

Add the diced onion and garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes (cook without colour). Add the beef and cook, colouring lightly.

Add ¼ pt boiling water, tomato puree and herbs to the beef and simmer until tender. Add the mushrooms and simmer for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile cook the spaghetti for 12-15 minutes until soft. Drain well in a colander.

Arrange spaghetti on plate with bolognaise in the middle of the plate. Add grated parmesan cheese can be sprinkled on top, if desired.