Spaghetti Bolognese

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Ingredients

Spaghetti – 450 gm

Water – 4 litres

Oil – 1 tsp

Salt – 1 1/2 tsp

For The Sauce

Olive oil – 1 1/2 tbsp

Bay leaf – 1

Garlic – 4 minced

Onions – 2 chopped

Minced beef – 500 gm

Tomatoes – 3 chopped

Pepper powder – 3/4 tsp

Thyme – 1/2 tsp

Oregano – 1/2 tsp

Worcestershire sauce – 1 tbsp

Salt – to taste

Pasta sauce – 2 cups store bought

Parmesan cheese – as required

Method

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add bay leaf, garlic and onions.  Saute’ till the onions turn pink.  Add the minced beef and saute’ for a minute.  Now add tomatoes, pepper powder, thyme, oregano, worcestershire sauce and salt to taste.  Cook covered for 15 minutes.  Add the pasta sauce and cook covered for another 10 minutes more.  Meanwhile, boil water in a stew pot and add oil and salt.  When it boils, add the spaghetti and cook uncovered for 12 minutes or until cooked.  Strain through a seive and wash in running tap water.  Drain and transfer to a plate.  Pour the bolognese sauce over it.  Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese.  Enjoy lip-smacking ‘Spaghetti Bolognese’ with your kids!