Classic Family
Bolognese

Ingredients

• 700g beef mince
• 1 large brown onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 500g spaghetti or rigatoni, to serve
• Parmesan, to serve

Method

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in a large heavy-based pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 8 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. 2
   Increase heat to medium-high. Add beef mince and cook 6–8 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until browned all over. Season generously with salt and pepper.

   Don't stir too often — let it brown, not steam.

3. 3
   Push meat aside. Add tomato paste to the centre of the pan and cook 2 minutes, stirring, until it darkens slightly. Stir through the meat mixture.
4. 4
   Add crushed tomatoes, beef stock, oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
5. 5
   Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Remove bay leaf. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. Serve over pasta with parmesan.

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