【明報專訊】Spaghetti is perhaps more emblematic of Italy than any other kind of food! It is usually made with meat, vegetables or seafood. Let's cook spaghetti bolognese (肉醬意粉) together!

■Spaghetti bolognese

◆Ingredients

400 g minced beef 免治牛肉

1 onion 洋蔥

2 tomatoes 番茄

400g dried spaghetti 意粉

2 tablespoons olive oil 橄欖油

salt and pepper 鹽、胡椒

◆Tools

ladle 長柄勺

spoon 匙

saucepan 長柄平底鍋

◆Main steps

1. Cook the mince 煮牛肉

2. Add the tomatoes 加番茄

3. Simmer the mixtures 煨燉醬汁

4. Cook the spaghetti 煮意粉

5. Mix well 攪拌好

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■Examples:

1. Firstly, heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Then add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add minced beef and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the mince until well browned.

2. After that, add the tomatoes and stir well to mix with onion in the pan. Reduce the heat and simmer the mixture until it is thick and rich.

3. In the meantime, heat water in another saucepan and add a pinch of salt. Once the water is brought to the boil, throw the spaghetti in. Typically it should cook within 7 to 11 minutes. Once the spaghetti is cooked through, drain and add to the pan with the bolognese sauce. Mix well and serve.