Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients (Serves 4)

2 tbsp olive oil
400g beef mince
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
100g/3½oz carrot, grated
2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
2 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
2 Tbsp tomato sauce
2 beef or chicken stock cubes
400g dried spaghetti
Salt and pepper

Method

Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and once hot add the beef mince and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the mince until well browned and loose 
Add the onions, carrot, celery and garlic and fry gently for 5-6 minutes, or until 

Add the tomatoes and puree to the pan and stir well to mix. Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer and then reduce the temperature to simmer gently for 1 hour, or until the sauce is thick and rich. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

When ready to cook the spaghetti, heat a large saucepan of water. Add a pinch of salt and 1 Tbsp oil. 

Cook according to the packet instructions. 
Once the spaghetti is cooked through, drain and add to the sauce.
Serve with grated parmesan cheese