National Spaghetti Day - Recipe

Grangma's Spaghetti Bolognese

Meat Sauce:

• 50g (2oz) bacon, chopped
• 15g (1/2oz) butter
• 1 medium onion, skinned and finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 stick of celery, trimmed and chopped
• 350g (12oz) minced beef
• 45ml (3 tbsp) tomato puree
• 5ml (1 tsp) oregano
• Salt and black pepper
• 125ml (1/4 pint) dry white wine
• 125ml (1/4 pint) beef stock
• 225g (8oz) spaghetti
• Grated parmesan cheese

      Serves 4-6

Directions:

1. Fry the bacon in butter for 2-3 minutes, add onion, carrot and celery, fry for 5 minutes until lightly browned.

2. Add meat and brown lightly.

3. Stir in remaining ingredients, bring to boil, simmer for 30-40 minutes until sauce is reduced and thick.

4. Cook spaghetti in fast boiling water for 12-15 minutes.

5. Drain and serve on heated dish with meat sauce poured over.

6. Sprinkle cheese over to serve.