You will also need:
500g (1lb) Spaghetti
100g (4 oz) grated Parmesian cheese
METHOD to make the Bolognaise
Heat oil in a large frypan and add bacon, onion, carrot, celery, garlic. Sauté until it starts to brown.
Add the minced beef and stir gently for a few minutes.
Add the mushrooms and the red wine and let the mixture reduce for a few minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Now add the parsley, the oregano, the nutmeg and the tomato paste. Stir carefully and add enough water to make a fairly thick sauce.
Simmer for 30 minutes.
When the Bolognaise is almost ready you can cook the Spaghetti, following the tips given in the Cooking Pasta section of this website
Top the drained spaghetti with the sauce, parmesan cheese and some more chopped parsley if desired.
Serves 4. Serve with crusty Italian bread and a crisp garden salad.
You should have an absolutely delicious Spaghetti Bolognaise. Don't be surprised if you find you have to increase the ingredient quantities when people start coming back for more
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