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Spaghetti Bolognese

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A proper weeknight bolognese, costed to the penny. The mince is stretched with a tin of tomatoes and a grated carrot so it feeds the whole family for pennies a bowl.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 40 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.50

Approx £5.98 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 15 Jun 2026
Spaghetti Bolognese

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat a little oil in a large pan and brown the beef mince with the chopped onion for 6-8 minutes, breaking up any lumps until no pink remains.
  2. 2
    Stir in the grated carrot, chopped celery and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, crumbled stock cube, mixed herbs and a splash of water. Simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until thick and the mince is fully cooked through.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
  5. 5
    Season the sauce with salt and pepper, toss through the pasta and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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