The Best Penne Bolognese: A Classic Recipe with a Twist |

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bayleaf
• 1 large onion
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 large carrot
• 4 cloves garlic
• 500 grams beef mince
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 beef stock sachet
• 1/2 cup water
• 700 ml passata
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil
• Pasta of choice
• 1/3 cup Parmesan