Beef and veg Bolognese

Set the oven to Gas Mark 6 or 200°C. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions. Cook gently for 5 mins, to soften the onions. Add the garlic and minced beef. Fry for 10 mins to brown the meat all over. Add the carrot, courgette and pepper, and fry for a few mins. Add the cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, beef stock cube with 300ml (½ pint) water, the sun-dried tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 45 mins, until the meat and vegetables are tender. Alternatively, simmer gently on the hob for 30 mins, stirring from time to time. To serve, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water, according to packet instructions. Drain and toss together with the Bolognese. You can freeze the Bolognese for up to 3 months in portions in a freezer bag. Defrost overnight in the fridge then reheat thoroughly.