Ragu alla Bolognese - Nicole's Nutrition Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 - 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 6 - 8 button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 stick celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 500 g mince (this can be beef, pork, chicken, venison or lamb)
• 1 tin crushed tomatoes in juice
• 4 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 tsp. mixed dried herbs
• 1 Tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sugar
• ¼ cup wine or stock
• Salt and pepper
• 1 packet Spaghetti, or whatever shape you favour (either fresh or dried)
• Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)