METHOD:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and carrots and fry over the heat until softened

2. Add the beef and brown

3. Add the garlic and tomato puree

4. Stir in the flour

5. Add the tomatoes, stock, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme and sugar and season to taste

6. Bring up to the boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour until tender and reduced

7. Spoon half of the mince into an ovenproof dish

For the cottage pie:

1. Cook 700g of white potatoes in boiling water, Drain and mash with butter and 2 tbsp of milk

2. Cook 700g of white potatoes in boiling water, Drain and mash with butter and 2 tbsp of milk

3. Bake in a 200C Fan oven for 20 to 25 minutes

For the bolognese:

1. Cook 350g of spaghetti in boiling water, drain and serve with the sauce

Recipe presented by Zanussi