Chicken Spaghetti Bolognese

Step 1

Cook the chicken mince: heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy based pan at high heat. Add the garlic, chicken mince, salt and pepper. Cook till the chicken has no pink bits or juices flowing from it (5 to 8 mins) and use a wooden spoon to stir and break up any clumps of meat as you go. The mince will turn a pale white colour as it cooks.

Step 2

Add the sauce ingredients: pour in the passata (tomato puree), diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried onion and dried Italian herbs. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Simmer: turn the heat to low, place a lid over the pan (optional, not essential) and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Cook spaghetti: bring to the boil a medium sized saucepan with a teaspoon of salt. Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet. Then drain and discard the pasta water.

Step 5

Portion: place the cooked spaghetti onto serving plates. Dollop spoonfuls of the sauce onto the cooked spaghetti. Garnish liberally with cracked black pepper, parsley and parmesan cheese.