Ingredients (serves 4):
• 500g Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured minced beef
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped finely
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 200g smoked streaky bacon, chopped
• 2 tsp oregano or mixed herbs
• 500g jar classic original pasta sauce
• 100ml red wine or beef stock
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 400g quick cook spaghetti

Method:
• Heat the oil in the frying pan/ saucepan, add the onion, garlic and bacon and fry for 3 minutes
• Add the mince and fry for a further 5 minutes, until the meat has browned
• Add the herbs, the jar of sauce, the wine or stock and continue cooking for a further 15-20minutes, or until thoroughly cooked
• Season with salt and black pepper
• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti, in a large pan of boiling water according to the packet instructions, drain the spaghetti and serve with the Bolognese sauce
• Serve with a green salad, garlic bread and freshly grated parmesan or mature cheddar
 

Recipe development by the Livestock and Meat Commission