Serves 4
Ingredients1-2 tbsp olive oil500g minced beef1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 carrot, grated1 bay leaf1 glass red wine1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes1 tbsp tomato puree1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce500g spaghetti1 handful basil, choppedFreshly grated parmesan
Method1 Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the mince, in batches if necessary, and cook until well browned all over. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon.
2 Add another splash of olive oil, lower the heat and add the onion, garlic, carrot and bay leaf. Season well and cook for 10 min until soft but not coloured.
3 Add the wine and cook until nearly evaporated. Turn down the heat and add the cooked mince, tomatoes, puree and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for an hour until rich and thick.
4 Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water. Drain and serve with the bolognese sauce, with basil and parmesan scattered over.