Hairy Bikers Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

Ingredients

• Minced Beef: 500g (ensure it’s lean for best results)
• Onion: 1 medium-sized, finely chopped
• Celery: 2 sticks, trimmed and finely sliced
• Carrots: 2 medium-sized, finely diced
• Garlic: 2 cloves, finely chopped
• Mushrooms: 150g, preferably small portobello or chestnut, wiped and sliced
• Plain Flour: 1 tbsp
• Red Wine: 150ml
• Chopped Tomatoes: 1 x 400g can
• Tomato Purée: 2 tbsp
• Beef Stock Cube: 1
• Caster Sugar: 1 tsp
• Herbs: 1 tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs
• Bay Leaves: 2
• Spaghetti: 375-450g dried
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated for serving