Spaghetti bolognese is a universally adored meal - but one budding chef has managed to ruin the Italian classic by serving it with a rather unusual British side Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters A home cook has sparked an online debate with their unconventional fusion dish that's been branded an "abomination" by some food enthusiasts. Spaghetti bolognese, affectionately known as "spag bol", is a beloved staple in British kitchens, having travelled from its Italian roots to become one of the UK's top homemade meals. A 2022 study by vegetable brand Tenderstem placed it among the nation's favourites, alongside classics like the Sunday roast, Shepherd's pie, and stir fry.
The dish is nearly universally cherished, and tinkering with such a classic is risky business. Yet, an adventurous home chef identified only as "Lee" decided to take that risk. Lee shared their culinary creation on the RateMyPlate Facebook page, where they presented a mash-up of spag bol with another British classic - mushy peas.
The post was simply captioned: "Spag Bol and Mushy Pees by Lee." However, this unusual pairing did not sit well with many Facebook users. One commented in dismay: "What monster has mushy peas with spag bol.
" Echoing the sentiment, another user expressed disbelief: "Never thought I would ever read that .