Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• 400g spaghetti
• 500g ground beef
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 700g passata (tomato purée)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano, salt & pepper
• Parmesan to serve

Method

1. Soften onion and carrot in olive oil for 6–8 minutes.
2. Add garlic, then brown the beef, breaking it up well.
3. Stir in tomato paste, then passata, oregano, salt and pepper.
4. Simmer gently, partly covered, for 30–40 minutes until rich.
5. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente; drain.
6. Toss the pasta with the ragù and finish with parmesan.