Spaghetti Bolognese

This is an old traditional Italian dish that is huge in Australia. Very yummy, and everything but the noodles can freeze well.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 500  g beef mince
• 1 (425 g) can tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup tomato paste
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 400  g spaghetti
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pan and add the onion and garlic, stir continually for 2 minutes.
2. Turn heat up to high add mince, cook for 3 minutes or until the mince is nice and brown.
3. Make sure all the mince has broken up properly.
4. Add undrained, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and basil.
5. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to low.
6. Leave the pot uncovered and stir occasionally for 1 and a half hours or until the sauce has thickened.
7. Cook the spaghetti in boiling water 20 minutes before serving and drain the water.
8. Proportion out the spaghetti and meat sauce and then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of each plate.
9. *tip: you can save time by making the sauce in advance and freezing it and then reheating it again when needed.