Ingredients
The following ingredients have 10 Servings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1 onion (, finely chopped)
- 1 carrot (, finely diced (optional))
- 1 stick celery (, finely diced (optional))
- 750g / 1.5lb ground beef (mince)
- 3/4 cup (185ml) dry red wine ((or sub with water or beef broth/stock))
- 3 beef bouillon cubes (, crumbled (Note 1))
- 1.2kg / 2.4 lb crushed tomato (, canned)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 - 3 tsp white sugar (, if needed (Note 2))
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dried bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme ((or 1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano))
- Salt and pepper
- 500g/ 1lb spaghetti
- 8 - 10 slices Swiss cheese ((or other type), enough for a layer)
- 2 cups (200g) mozzarella cheese, shredded