Spaghetti Bolognese

SERVING SIZE: 10

PREP TIME: 10 mins

COOK TIME: 3 hrs

TOTAL TIME: 4 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

1 large brown onion chopped finely

2 teaspoons minced garlic

3 medium carrots finely chopped

4 sticks celery finely chopped

2-4 teaspoons salt to taste

pepper to taste

1 kg lean minced beef

200 grams bacon finely chopped

2x400g tinned tomato pieces

1/2 cup chopped fresh parseley

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1 cup red wine

2 dry bay leaves

2 cups water , add more as needed

Method

In a large pot add the oil and onions and fry gently , till soft , add the garlic fry for another minute

Add the carrots and celery and cook till softened.

Add the bacon and cook till starts to brown

Add the beef and cook till moisture has evaporated , will take about 20 minutes

Add the remaining ingredients , bring to the boil and then simmer gently for about 2.5 hours

Keep monitoring and stirring and add more water iff needed

Once cooked check the taste, may need more salt

Serve with your favourite pasta and top with grated parmesan cheese .

Can use this to make lasagna.

I make large amounts of this and freeze in packs for later use , Enjoy!