Spaghetti Bolognese

Step 2: Brown the mince

Turn the heat up and add the mince in two batches, letting each one brown properly before you stir, about 5 minutes a batch.

First batch · 5 min Second batch · 5 min

Step 3: Add tomato and stock

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, stock, herbs and bay leaves.

Step 4: Simmer long and slow

Turn the heat right down and simmer, half covered, for 45 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick and glossy.

Simmer · 45 min

Tip: If it looks dry before the time is up, add a splash of water. If it looks watery at the end, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Finish the sauce

Stir in the milk, season with salt and pepper, and take out the bay leaves.

Step 6: Cook the spaghetti and serve

Boil the spaghetti in well-salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, toss with a ladle of sauce, then serve with the rest on top and cheese over everything.

Spaghetti · 10 min