Cooking mince for spaghetti..

[Johno6]

Just curious... last night i made spaghetti for tea and i used a pot to cook teh mince, my house mate thought this was wierd and usually you cook it in a pan...

Which way do you cook it.. am i strange or is it normal?

[Booney]

I cooked Spag bog last night too!

Mince, small portions at a time into frying pan. Small portions so the heat stays in the pan, brown the mince well,take mince out. Cook onion and garlic quickly in hot pan, add mince back in,add 3 chopped tomatoes,herbs to taste,pepper and not much salt. Add jar of goodness and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.Pasta boiled, done.

[A Mum]

I'm cooking spag bol tonight

Pan,
I'm wayyyy too busy to do it Booney's way

Throw the mince in till it's all cooked, add 2 jars (Two different flavours, ie one with garlic, one with red wine etc) of Pasta Sauce in, stir, done.



We always have fresh bakery bread with 'real' butter to accompany it

[dedja]

Simple answer ... did it taste alright?

If yes, then keep doing it, if not, then change.

FWIW, I use a pan because it will more likely stick to a pot.

[Lightning McQueen]

Simple answer ... did it taste alright?

If yes, then keep doing it, if not, then change.

FWIW, I use a pan because it will more likely stick to a pot.

Put a dollop of margarine in the pot, smear it around the inner perimeter before putting the mince in and it wont stick, drain the juice out once the mince is browned as 90% of this is fat.

[Johno6]

I reckon my version is pretty quick and easy and tastes good...

But next time i will try and cook it in a pan...

whats the best way to thicken the sauce if its too watery/runny?

[JK]

Im with ya Johnno, I always cook it in a pot.

[Dirko]

Pan. Olive Oil, garlic, onions. Sauté til transparent. Add mince. Brown off. Add jar of sauce, along with a tablespoon of Tomato concentrate, plus a few drops of Tabasco.

Cook pasta in salted water, drain when al dente, return to pot. Pour Bolognaise over pasta in Pot, toss, then serve.

[dedja]

Simple answer ... did it taste alright?

If yes, then keep doing it, if not, then change.

FWIW, I use a pan because it will more likely stick to a pot.

Put a dollop of margarine in the pot, smear it around the inner perimeter before putting the mince in and it wont stick, drain the juice out once the mince is browned as 90% of this is fat.

Wog heritage mate ... you don't mess with Mamma's recipe.

[Lightning McQueen]

Simple answer ... did it taste alright?

If yes, then keep doing it, if not, then change.

FWIW, I use a pan because it will more likely stick to a pot.

Put a dollop of margarine in the pot, smear it around the inner perimeter before putting the mince in and it wont stick, drain the juice out once the mince is browned as 90% of this is fat.

Wog heritage mate ... you don't mess with Mamma's recipe.

You or me??

[Stumps]

I reckon my version is pretty quick and easy and tastes good...

But next time i will try and cook it in a pan...

whats the best way to thicken the sauce if its too watery/runny?

if no time corn flour will do the trick or let it simmer for another 10 minutes or so

[dedja]

You or me??

LOL, I can only speak for myself!

[Lightning McQueen]

You or me??

LOL, I can only speak for myself!

Nonna cook a mean feast then

[dedja]

You or me??

LOL, I can only speak for myself!

Nonna cook a mean feast then

Yep ... that's what Nonnas do.

[Psyber]

I selected "other" only because I've never cooked apart from the odd BBQ, which was just chuck 'em on and turn 'em.
I'm going to have to learn now, though, as there aren't enough volunteers to cook for me all the time.
I'm starting to need a change from frozen prepared dinners, more often, too. So, I'll read threads like this and pick up tips..

[Hondo]

I always use a pot these days. Only because it saves splattering over the stove plus my favourite receipe actually cooks in the oven.

[Lightning McQueen]

I selected "other" only because I've never cooked apart from the odd BBQ, which was just chuck 'em on and turn 'em.
I'm going to have to learn now, though, as there aren't enough volunteers to cook for me all the time.
I'm starting to need a change from frozen prepared dinners, more often, too. So, I'll read threads like this and pick up tips..

I told you that you could adopt me.

[Psyber]

I selected "other" only because I've never cooked apart from the odd BBQ, which was just chuck 'em on and turn 'em.
I'm going to have to learn now, though, as there aren't enough volunteers to cook for me all the time.
I'm starting to need a change from frozen prepared dinners, more often, too. So, I'll read threads like this and pick up tips..

I told you that you could adopt me.

Got a good looking sister who can cook?

[Booney]

...and brew beer?

Maybe a touch naive too?

[hearts on fire]

My parents usually use the pot!