Chicken bolognese

This is a lighter alternative to bolognese made from beef or lamb.

Instructions

Step 1 Chop vegetables finely; use a processor to do this really quickly.

Step 2 Heat oil in a heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Put all  fresh vegetables in the pan and cook until softened and fragrant, about 10 minutes.

Step 3 Add chicken mince to pan, break up with a spoon, and cook until chicken has coloured. Add tomatoes, wine, water, spinach and tomato paste to pan. Simmer for around 20 minutes, until sauce has thickened.

Step 4 Taste and adjust seasoning; add your favourite spices here if you like, such as chilli, oregano or paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes more.

Step 5 Just before serving, add basil or other fresh herbs and stir through. Serve with freshly-cooked pasta of your choice.

Variation

Turn it into a pie by topping with hot mashed potato and a little grated cheese, then grill for 5 minutes.