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spicy spag bol
Serves 4
Easy
Total time:
Simple spaghetti bolognaise with a kick. You can adjust the spices according to taste. I sometimes leave the garam masala out altogether. This is a firm favourite in our house and usually what I cook when stuck!!!
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- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 or 2 garlic cloves (according to taste)
- 1 or 2 small red chillies, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1tsp ground coriander
- 1tsp garam masala (optional)
- 1lb lean minced beef
- 1 small tin tomato paste(about 5 or 6 tbsps)
- 1/2 pint beef stock
- Ground black pepper
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stick, chopped (optional)
Spaghetti (or fusilli) for 4 (check mfrs instructions)
- Spaghetti (or fusilli) for 4 (check mfrs instructions)
Method
step 1
Heat a small amount of olive oil in a casserole dish and add the onion, garlic and chilli(es). Cook, stirring, until soft.step 2
Next add the spices and cook, stirring, for one minute.step 3
Add the minced beef and stir until brown. Then stir in the tomato paste and beef stock. Stir well and season with pepper.step 4
Finally add the carrots and celery, bring to the boil and then simmer for 40 minutesstep 5
Serve with spaghetti or fusilli (or similar) and freshly grated parmesan if liked.
