Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
4 rashers streaky bacon, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, trimmed and grated
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves finely chopped
250g beef mince
250g pork mince
Basil leaves
For the bolognese sauce
2 x 400g tins plum tomatoes
2 tbsp mixed herbs
2 fresh bay leaves
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 beef stock cubes
125ml red wine
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Method
STEP 1
Put a large saucepan on a medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
STEP 2
Add 4 finely chopped bacon rashers and fry for 10 mins until golden and crisp.
STEP 3
Increase the heat to medium-high, add the beef and pork mince and cook stirring for 10 mins until the meat is browned all over.
STEP 4
Reduce the heat and add the 2 onions, 2 celery sticks, 2 tbsp tomato purée and 2 garlic cloves, all finely chopped, then fry for 10 mins. Stir the veg often until it softens and browns.
Reduce the heat and add the 2 onions, 2 celery sticks, 2 tbsp tomato purée and 2 garlic cloves, all finely chopped, then fry for 10 mins. Stir the veg often until it softens and browns.
STEP 5
Add 2 tins of chopped plum tomatoes, , shredded carrots, mixed herbs, 2 bay leaves, beef stock cubes, 125ml red wine, balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper.
Add 2 tins of chopped plum tomatoes, , shredded carrots, mixed herbs, 2 bay leaves, beef stock cubes, 125ml red wine, balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper.
STEP 6
Bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 1 hr 15 mins stirring occasionally, until you have a rich, thick sauce.
Bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 1 hr 15 mins stirring occasionally, until you have a rich, thick sauce.
STEP 7
Add the 75g grated parmesan, check the seasoning and stir.
Add the 75g grated parmesan, check the seasoning and stir.
STEP 8
When the bolognese is nearly finished, cook 400g spaghetti following the pack instructions.
When the bolognese is nearly finished, cook 400g spaghetti following the pack instructions.
STEP 9
Drain the spaghetti and either stir into the bolognese sauce, or serve the sauce on top. Serve with more grated parmesan.
Drain the spaghetti and either stir into the bolognese sauce, or serve the sauce on top. Serve with more grated parmesan.
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