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Tried and trusted for years, Heinz products are the perfect add in to so many delicious dishes. One such famous dish includes Heinz catsup a secret ingredient for making the tastiest Spaghetti Bolognese. Although there are several variations to this dish, one of the most popular on the family menu is the recipe that follows below.

Heinz Secret Ingredient Spaghetti Bolognese

450-500g / 1 lb top loin or chuck minced

453.6g chopped onion

Two cloves fresh garlic

170g chopped raw carrot

60ml olive oil

237ml red wine

Two 800g Heinz tins of crushed tomatoes

One bay leaf for flavour

herbs to taste

2ml Heinz catsup (secret ingredient)

beef stock

salt to taste

black or white pepper to taste

453.6g cooked spaghetti

Parmesan cheese for topping

olive oil for coating spaghetti

Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente then drain and set aside

brown the minced beef in a large skillet in 60ml olive oil. Spoon the beef out with a slotted spoon and set aside

Spoon into the heated pan the chopped onions, carrot and garlic cloves. Sprinkle herbs over top. Cook until softened, then add the minced beef, tomatoes, red wine, Heinz catsup, salt and pepper, beef stock and bay leaf. Heat to a boil, then let cook on medium heat, giving it a quick stir from time to time. Remove the bay leaf and toss into the garbage pail. Spoon into a large bowl the cooked spaghetti and stir in the olive oil. Spoon mounds of spaghetti onto dinner plates, then ladle the hot beef and tomato mixture over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. To complete the meal, serve a green salad and offer a large crusty slice of oven fresh bread with melted butter. There are other spectacular recipes using Heinz as a secret ingredient that are as enjoyable and appetizing as is this delicious and easy spaghetti Bolognese.