====== Spaghetti Bolognese ====== {{ spagbol.png?200}} ===== Serving ===== Makes enough for 4 good portions ===== Ingredients ===== * 400g grass fed beef mince * 80g smoked cubetti di pancetta * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 onion * 1 clove of garlic * 1 carrot * 1 stick of celery * 1/2 a bottle of red wine * 1 tbsp tomato puree (optional) * 1 can of chopped tomatoes (optional) * salt and pepper to season * 1-4 portions of spaghetti ===== Method ===== - Dice the onion - Mince or finely chop the garlic - Grate the carrot - Dice the celery - Season the mince beef - Fry the pancetta in the oil in a big frying pan or wok at high heat until it really gets some dark colour - Reduce the heat a little, add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery and fry gently. Try not to colour the onion and veg - When the onion is translucent, add the mince. - Fry until the mince has browned. - Add tomato puree or tinned toms if desired (I normally use puree) - Add the wine - Reduce to a simmer and cook for at least an hour - Serve with the cooked spaghetti