Spaghetti Bolognese recipe

Name: Spaghetti Bolognese
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 500g lean beef, carrot and onion mince; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 150ml red wine; 1 bay leaf; 300g Hearty Food Co. spaghetti; 50g Parmesan, grated

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

For an easy way to eat less meat, revamp a classic spaghetti Bolognese recipe with beef-and-veg mince, which contains more than 30% carrot, onion and butternut squash. This family favourite is ready in just over 30 mins, so great for throwing together on hectic weeknights. You can even make a big batch and freeze.

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Serves 4
5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
608 calories / serving

Freezable
Healthy

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Tesco Olive Oil 250Ml
2 tbsp olive oil
£3.10
£12.40/litre
Tesco Brown Onions Loose
1 onion, finely chopped
£0.11
£0.95/kg
Tesco Garlic 4 Pack
Aldi Price Match
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
£0.87
£0.22/each
Tesco Beef Mince 20% Fat 500g
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Aldi Price Match
500g lean beef, carrot and onion mince
Grower's Harvest Chopped Tomatoes 400G
Aldi Price Match
400g tin chopped tomatoes
£0.43
£1.08/kg
Hardys VR Merlot Red Wine 75cl
£6.25 Clubcard Price
(£8.33/litre)
Offer valid for delivery from 08/09/2026 until 02/11/2026
150ml red wine
£7.00
£9.33/litre
Tesco Bay Leaves
1 bay leaf
£0.80
£0.08/each
Hearty Food Co. Spaghetti Pasta 500G
Aldi Price Match
300g Hearty Food Co. spaghetti
£0.28
£0.56/kg
Creamfields Grated Grana Padano 100G
50g Parmesan, grated
£1.65
£16.50/kg

Method

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a low heat and fry the onion and garlic for 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the mince, increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 5 mins until well browned, stirring to break it up.
Stir in the tomatoes, wine and bay leaf. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 5 mins or until thickened. Season.
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti to pack instructions. Drain, then stir into the sauce. Remove the bay leaf, then divide the Bolognese between 4 bowls and top with the Parmesan.

Tip: To reduce the meat even further, swap 150g mince for a 390g tin of lentils.

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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.