Good-for-you bolognese

• olive oil↗2 tsp tsp
• onion↗1

  chopped

• carrots↗4

  chopped

• courgettes↗2

  chopped

• button mushrooms↗85g g
• garlic clove↗1

  crushed

• can chopped tomatoes400g g
• Worcestershire sauce↗1 tbsp tbsp
• lean minced beef↗500g g
• basil↗handful

  leaves

• gravy1 tbsp tbsp

  granules

• spaghetti↗400g g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onion. Cook gently for a few mins, then add the carrots, courgettes and mushrooms and fry for 5 more mins. Stir in the garlic with 1 min to go.

2. 2

   Tip in the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and 300ml boiling water, then season to taste. Bring to the boil, cover, then simmer for 15 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan and add the mince. Break it up with a wooden spatula and cook for 10 mins, stirring until browned all over.

3. 3

   Add the basil leaves (reserve a few) to the veg sauce, then put a stick blender into the pan and blend until smooth. Pour the sauce and gravy granules into the mince, then stir to thicken. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, boil the pasta. Reserve a small cup of the cooking water, then drain. Mix the spaghetti with the sauce and reserved water, then serve, topped with a few more basil leaves.