Quick Spaghetti Bolognese

• Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan with a lid over medium-high heat.
• Fry the onion and garlic for 1 minute, then add the carrot, courgette and tomato paste and fry for another minute.
• Stir in the mince and the bacon and fry for 2 - 3 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti for 10 - 12 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• Add the passata and oregano to the mince mixture, then pour in the water (see pantry for amount).
• Turn the heat to low and allow to simmer for 8 - 10 minutes with the lid on (see Tip).
• Crumble in the stock cube and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tip: if you have time, let the sauce simmer for longer – this helps to deepen the flavours. Add another splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.