Bolognese of Mushroom Meatballs

Ingredients

• 750g beef mince
• 350g Button Mushrooms, blended in food processor
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 small red chilli (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 2 tbsp thickened cream
• 1 splash sherry vinegar (optional)
• 1/2 Spanish red onion, finely chopped
• Olive oil, for frying
• 700ml tomato purée (passata)
• 500ml chicken stock
• 2 garlic cloves finely sliced
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 1 carrot finely chopped
• 1/2 leek finely chopped
• 500g cooked spaghetti
• Basil & oregano to garnish