Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients:

500g beef mince.
1 medium brown onion, chopped finely.
3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely.
1 x 425g can of tinned tomatoes.
1 teaspoon fresh basil.
1 teaspoon fresh oregano.
1 teaspoon fresh thyme.
1/3 cup tomato paste.
2 cups of beef stock.
250g spaghetti.
Grated parmesan cheese.
2 tablespoons olive oil.
1 teaspoon sugar.

Method:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan & cook the onion & garlic until golden brown.

• Add beef mince to pan & cook until browned. Mash with a fork to break up lumps.

• Once browned, transfer to a pan.

• Crush or chop tinned tomatoes & add to mince mixture, followed by the herbs, tomato paste, beef stock & sugar. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 60 minutes until sauce is thick.

• Cook spaghetti.

• Once cooked, pile spaghetti onto plates, top with Bolognese sauce & top with freshly grated parmesan.

• Serve with crusty garlic bread.

Variations:

Add a few slices of fried prosciutto & half a cup of red wine during the cooking process.

Add half a cup of chopped & sauteed mushrooms.

Grated vegetables can also be included in this recipe. They are a great if you're serving this up to children.