Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

1⁄2 kilo of beef mince1 large carrot diced small2 celery sticks diced small1 brown onion diced small4 garlic cloves crushed2 bayleavesextra virgin olive oil 1⁄4 cup1⁄2 tsp black pepper1 tsp Italian herbs1 stem of basil2 tsp tomato paste1 jar pasatta (fill jar with water and shake to get excess pasatta out )salt to taste1 chicken stock cube1 tsp sugar

Method

In a large pot on medium heat add olive oil once heated add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic and bayleaves saute for 5 minutesAdd in mince and break down until cooked through.Add in the pepper, Italian herbs and basil stems and stirNow add in the tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes to cook off acidity. Add in the pasatta and water and stir through.Add salt and sugar to taste and the chicken stock cubeLet it simmer on low for 4 hours ( the trick to a good bolognese sauce is to slow cook it for a good amount of time for full flavour)Boil spaghetti according to packet instructions add spaghetti to a bowl and pour the bolognese sauce ontop with a sprinkle of fresh grated parmesan cheese