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Budget Bolognese

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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