Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 brown onion
• 1 lb beef mince
• 0.5 cup red wine
• 2 beef stocks
• 800 g canned tomato
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp white sugar
• 2 tsp Worcestershire
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprig thyme leaf
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 400 g pasta
• 50 g parmesan

Method

1. 1

   Sauté: Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 3 minutes or until light golden and softened.

2. 2

   Cook beef: Turn heat up to high and add beef. Cook, breaking it up as your go, until browned.

3. 3

   Reduce wine: Add red wine. Bring to simmer and cook for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pot, until the alcohol smell is gone.

4. 4

   Simmer: Add the remaining ingredients. Stir, bring to a simmer then turn down to medium so it bubbles gently. Cook for 20 - 30 minutes (no lid), adding water if the sauce gets too thick for your taste. Stir occasionally.

5. 5

   Taste and add more salt it desired.