Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• ▢ 1 onion (finely chopped (brown, yellow or white))
• ▢ 1 lb / 500g beef mince (ground beef OR half pork, half beef (Note 1))
• ▢ 1/2 cup (125 ml dry red wine (sub water or beef broth/stock))
• ▢ 2 beef bouillon cubes (crumbled OR granulated beef bouillon (Note 2))
• ▢ 800g / 28 oz can crushed tomato (or tomato passata)
• ▢ 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ▢ 2 tsp white sugar (if needed (Note 3))
• ▢ 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 2 dried bay leaves
• ▢ 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano)
• ▢ Salt and pepper
• ▢ 400 g / 13 oz spaghetti (dried)
• ▢ Parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley (optional)