Bolognese with a Twist
Try our unique spicy twist on Spaghetti Bolognese. In this exciting version we add spicy chorizo for extra layers of heat and flavour. Intense and mouthwatering, this great tasting recipe is one that’s friends and family will love.
- Recipe serves4
- Preparation Time20 min
- Cooking Time75 min
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 stick celery, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 500g lean minced beef
- 60g chorizo, diced
- 175ml red wine (optional)
- 1 Knorr Beef Stock Pot dissolved in 175ml boiling water
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 200ml tomato passata
- 2 bay leaves
- Sprig of thyme
- 300g spaghetti
- Handful freshly torn basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Parmesan to garnish
Method
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the carrot, onion, celery and garlic and cook on gentle heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions soften but do not brown.
- Add the beef and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned, using a wooden spoon to break the mince down. Add the chorizo and cook for further 2 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the red wine (if using), bring to the boil and reduce to a medium simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add the Knorr Beef Stock, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, passata, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil for the pasta, adding a splash of olive oil in the water if desired, add spaghetti and cook according to pack instructions.
- When the sauce is cooked, discard the thyme and bay leaves and stir in the basil leaves. Serve the sauce on top of the spaghetti or mixed through and sprinkle with Parmesan.
