Bolognaise (Ragu) - 4 servings

This recipe is part of the article Healthy Weight Gain Meal Plans for People on a Budget
Ingredients:

• 450g lean minced beef
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 400g cans Italian, chopped tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• Basil
• Salt & pepper

Step 1: Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then add the onion, carrot, basil and bay leaves and fry gently over a medium heat until the onion has softened slightly.

Step 2: Add the beef and fry for a few minutes, turning, to brown well.

Step 3: Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, pepper and red wine, stir well.

Step 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 2-4 hours.