Tilly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, has shared her go-to weeknight meal: spaghetti bolognese with a surprising twist. The recipe, which she relied on during university, includes a tablespoon of Marmite as a secret ingredient.
In a TikTok video that has amassed over 518,000 views, Ramsay described the dish as a 'weeknight staple, full of vegetables' and her 'go-to recipe whilst at university'. She called Marmite her 'favourite' addition, noting it adds a salty, savoury, umami punch to the sauce.
The recipe involves dicing carrots, celery, onion and garlic, softening them in olive oil, then browning beef mince separately. Pancetta is crisped and combined with the mince and vegetables, followed by tomato purée, tinned tomatoes, beef stock and the controversial Marmite. After seasoning, the sauce simmers for 30 minutes and is served with spaghetti and cheddar cheese.
Viewers had mixed reactions to the Marmite addition. One commented 'Not marmite...' while another praised it, saying 'Marmite is banging. I add to loads of my dishes.' A third user noted, 'Marmite is fantastic in gravy.'
