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Step 1
Bring a large pan of water to the boil for the spaghetti. Peel and coarsely grate the carrots.
Meat
Spaghetti with meat sauce
An everyday favourite with minced beef, carrots, garlic and thyme in a rich tomato sauce. Served with spaghetti and a fresh tomato and parsley salad.
YOU WILL NEED
Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 500 g minced beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tsp thyme
- 500 g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 beef stock cube or equivalent stock
- Salt and pepper
- 4 portions spaghetti
- ½ bunch parsley
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 tsp olive oil for the salad
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE PLATE
Method
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Step 2
Brown the mince in olive oil in a large saucepan or deep frying pan. Crush in the garlic and stir in the carrots. Cook for about 3 minutes.
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Step 3
Add thyme, chopped tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and the crumbled stock cube.
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Step 4
Lower the heat and simmer covered for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 5
Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
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Step 6
Chop the parsley and cut the tomatoes into pieces. Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
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Step 7
Serve the meat sauce with spaghetti and tomato salad.
A DELICIOUS FINISH
What should you serve with it?
Non-alcoholic
Italian-style sparkling lemonade
Citrus acidity cuts through the rich tomato and beef sauce.
ALCOHOL-FREE OPTION
Serve chilled with lemon.
A delicious alternative that lets the food take centre stage.
These drink pairings are suggestions – choose what suits you and your guests.