For the ragu, heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole ... Add the bacon and fry for a further 1-2 minutes. Add the beef mince and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until just browned.

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This slow-cooked beef ragù is perfect for batch-cooking and because it's cooked in the oven it's low effort. Serve three tablespoons of ragù to every 100g/3½oz serving of fresh pasta.

Make a batch of this beef and lentil ragu on the weekend, then use it to make three speedy meals for busy weeknights - find ...

In a Dutch oven or other heavy lidded pot, heat ¼ cup olive oil over medium heat. Pat meat dry with towels. Add meat to pot and cook on all sides until browned, 8-12 minutes. Remove and season ...

Stir through the beef mince and cook for a few minutes ... Drain the pasta and serve with the ragu, adding plenty of grated parmesan on top. WH Smith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain ...