Easy Bolognese Beans

Prep the ingredients

• Peel and dice the onion. Dice the carrot and the celery. Peel and crush the garlic.

Cook the base

• Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot and fry for 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the garlic and fry for another minute.

Cook the sauce

• Add the beef mince to the pan and cook for 3 - 5 minutes, until it starts the brown. Add the tomato purée and oregano and fry for 2 more minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, butter beans and soy sauce, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Leave to simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Make the cheat’s white sauce

• While the Bolognese is simmering, make the cheat's white sauce. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, half the grated cheddar, milk and a pinch of grated nutmeg.

Finish the dish

• Spread the white sauce over the Bolognese, sprinkle over the rest of the cheddar and a little more oregano and place under a high grill. Grill for 5-7 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and golden.

Plate Up

• Leave to stand for a few minutes, then plate up your Bolognese Beans and enjoy!