Easy One-Pot Bolognese

Beginner Friendly

⏱ Prep: 5 min  🔥 Cook: 25 min  🕒 Total: 30 min  🍽 Servings: 3-4

Ingredients

• 300g beef mince

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves

• 400g chopped tomatoes

• 1 tbsp tomato puree

• 1 tsp Italian herbs

• 250g pasta

• 2 cups stock (chicken or beef)

• Salt & pepper

• Oil for frying

• Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

1️⃣ Fry mince until browned.
2️⃣ Add onion + garlic and cook 2 minutes.
3️⃣ Add tomatoes, puree, herbs, salt, pepper.
4️⃣ Pour in stock + pasta.
5️⃣ Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes.
6️⃣ Stir halfway so pasta doesn’t stick.
7️⃣ Serve with parmesan.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• Everything cooks in one pan → almost no washing up

• Rich, hearty flavour without long cooking

• Great for batch cooking or meal prep

• Uses cheap, simple ingredients

• Beginner-friendly — hard to mess up

• Family favourite comfort food

💡 Tips

• Add carrots or mushrooms for more flavour

• Stir halfway so pasta doesn’t stick to the pan

• Add a splash of water if sauce gets too thick

• Top with parmesan for extra richness

• Use beef, turkey, pork, or veggie mince — all work