Budget Bolognese

Tasty and easy to prepare, spag bol is one of the UK's most popular dishes and this one's cheap as, well, chips!

Feeds: 2
Time to cook: Approximately 25 minutes

What you need:

• 225g (8oz) lean minced beef or lamb
• 175g (6oz) dried pasta shapes
• 15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 x 200g can baked beans
• 150ml (¼pint) hot, good beef stock
• Dash Tabasco or sweet chilli sauce
• 45ml (3tbsp) tomato ketchup
• Salt and pepper
• 25g (1oz) Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated

What you do:

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large 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 cook for a further 20 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta.
3. Transfer to 2 heatproof dishes, sprinkle over the cheese and serve immediately or alternatively pop under a preheated grill and heat until the cheese melts.
4. Serve with garlic or ciabatta bread.

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