Beef & mushroom bolognese - Mushroom Info

Ingredients

• 30 ml olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled & chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled & chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 sprigs thyme, woody stalks removed
• 250 g beef mince
• 250 g button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock
• 5 ml sugar
• 5 ml smoked paprika
• salt & pepper to taste
• freshly cooked pasta (like spaghetti), to serve
• fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
• grated parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)