A comforting classic, this Spaghetti Bolognese is a guaranteed crowd‑pleaser and perfect for busy family evenings. Made with quality British minced beef and simple, affordable ingredients you can pick up at your local Tamworth Co‑op, it’s hearty, tasty and ready in no time. Whether you’re cooking for kids or feeding a hungry household, this recipe delivers a rich, warming sauce that everyone will love.

IngredientsMethod
500g Co‑op British minced beef
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed (or 1 tsp garlic paste)
1 carrot, finely diced
1 celery stick (optional), finely diced
1 jar Co‑op Bolognese sauce or passata
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 beef stock cube
300–400g dried spaghetti
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Grated cheese to serve		Cook the base
Heat a splash of oil in a large pan. Add the onion, carrot and celery and fry for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Brown the mince
Add the minced beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned all over.
Build the sauce
Stir in the tomato purée, mixed herbs and crumbled stock cube. Pour in the Bolognese sauce or passata. Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.
Cook the spaghetti
Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti in salted water according to packet instructions. Drain well.
Serve
Spoon the rich Bolognese sauce over the spaghetti and finish with grated cheese.

Pair me with…

Co‑op Irresistible Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva:

A wonderfully smooth and full‑bodied red, the Co‑op Irresistible Montepulciano Riserva delivers rich dark‑fruit flavours with just the right touch of warmth and spice. It feels far more luxurious than its price tag, making it a great choice for cosy evenings, hearty pasta dishes or a weekend treat. A genuinely impressive bottle that lives up to the Irresistible name.

““This Spaghetti Bolognese is one of those meals you’ll come back to again and again — simple to make, full of rich flavour, and guaranteed to leave the whole family smiling.””

Dan Roberts