Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 400 g spaghetti, cooked according to packet instructions
  • 500 g premium beef mince
  • 100 g pancetta, finely chopped
  • 2 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 250 ml red wine
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 2 sticks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 large white onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • handful fresh basil, roughly torn
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • shaved parmesan, to garnish

Instruction

  • Place a good amount of olive oil in a large sauce pan.
  • Add chopped pancetta and fry until crispy.
  • Reduce heat then add onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes while constantly stirring.
  • Turn heat to high then add the minced beef, cook until meat is browned all over.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, fresh basil, dried oregano and bay leaves simmer in low heat for an hour. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom from burning.
  • Add the parmesan, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper then mix to combine well.
  • Pour sauce on top of spaghetti then serve with shaved parmesan cheese.