Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients of Spaghetti Bolognese

1. It's 1 of large onion (diced).
2. It's 2 tins of tomatoes (425g tin).
3. Prepare 400 ml of beef stock.
4. Prepare 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
5. Prepare 400 grams of mince beef.
6. You need 100 grams of grated or sliced carrots (optional).
7. Prepare 2 cloves of garlic (chopped).
8. Prepare 400 grams of dried spaghetti.
9. You need 1/3 tsp of seasoned or garlic salt.
10. It's 1/3 tsp of freshly ground black pepper.
11. You need 2 of bay leaves.
12. It's 1/4 tsp of Cayenne chilli pepper.
13. Prepare to taste of parmigiano cheese (to sprinkle on top).
14. You need 1/2 tsp of dried oregano.
15. Prepare 1/2 tsp of dried basil.
16. You need 1 tsp of Sugar.

Spaghetti Bolognese step by step

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over a medium heat in a saucepan..
2. Add the beef, and brown (Don't over cook the beef). Should only need about 5 minutes tops..
3. Transfer to a bowl once its cooked and set aside..
4. Using the same pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and heat..
5. Add the onions, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Fry for about 5 minutes or until softened..
6. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1-2 minutes..
7. Then add the carrots and mince beef back into the pan..
8. Next add the tomatoes and stir well. Add the herbs, spices and sugar..
9. Pour in the stock and then reduce heat..
10. Check seasoning is to your taste before turning the heat off..
11. Simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Set aside when cooked..
12. When its time to cook the pasta. Heat a saucepan filled with water, a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of butter..
13. Cook pasta as the instructions say. After boiling point it normally takes 12-15 minutes to cook pasta..
14. Drain the pasta when cooked..
15. On each plate pour sauce over pasta then sprinkle with some cheese. (I used parmigiano cheese).

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