Speedy Bolognese

Ingredients

  • 500g lean beef mince (less than 5% fat) or Quorn mince for a meat-free version

  • 1 onion, roughly chopped

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced

  • 3 celery sticks, roughly chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

  • 400g can chopped tomatoes

  • 4 tbsp tomato purée

  • 500g passata

  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Small handful of finely chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Spray a large non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat

  2. Add the mince and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until browned, then add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute

  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, passata and dried herbs, season well and cook over a medium heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Stir the bolognese into your favourite pasta and serve hot, with parsley scattered over.