Espaguete à bolonhesa

Ingredientes

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g ground beef
• 2 cups onions (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup carrot (finely chopped)
• 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cans tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 red chillies (deseeded & finely chopped)
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp basil leaves (picked & chopped, leave some whole for garnish)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup parmesan (grated, plus more for garnish)
• 400 g spaghetti (or other pasta of choice)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

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2. 2

   Heat oil in a large pan on a medium high.

3. 3

   Add beef & cook (stirring frequently) for 3-5 mins until meat is browned all over.

4. 4

   Reduce heat & add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary, oregano & bay leaves, fry for 10 mins (stirring often until vegetables soften)

5. 5

   Add both types of tomatoes, chillies, beef stock & Worcestershire sauce, break up tomatoes & stir well.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid & cook for 1 hr (stirring occasionally)

7. 7

   Add basil, salt & black pepper, cook for another 30 mins.

8. 8

   Add, grated parmesan, taste to adjust seasoning, stir & cook till sauce reaches desired consistency.

9. 9

   While bolognese sauce nearly done cooking, boil spaghetti in salted water according to instructions on packaging.

10. 10

    Drain, add into bolognese sauce, stir then transfer onto serving plates.

11. 11

    Place more sauce on top, serve with remaining basil & parmesan.