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WHAT YOU NEED:

1 tbsp olive oil.

1 onion, finely chopped​.

3 garlic cloves finely chopped.

500g 20% fat beef mince.

3 tbsp tomato purée.

400g tin chopped tomatoes.

300g spaghetti.

150g of grated hard cheese or cheddar.

HOW TO MAKE (for 4 people):

Heat the oven to gas 6, 200˚C, fan 180˚C.

Heat the oil in a deep-frying pan set over a medium-high heat and fry the onion for 7-10 mins until tender. Add the garlic for another min, then stir in the beef mince. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 mins until golden brown and any liquid has been absorbed.

Stir in the tomato purée for 1 min, then tip in the chopped tomatoes and half a can of water. Season and gently simmer for 10 mins until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti for 6 mins, then drain.

Add some herbs and seasoning, optional, dish the pasta on plates and top with the meat and sprinkle the cheese on top.

Then next you SERVE AND ENJOY!

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