Spaghetti Bolognese

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 lb carrots (approx. 2-3 large), peeled and finely diced
• 1/2 lb celery (approx. 4 stalks), finely diced
• 2/3 lb ground beef
• 2 tsp dried marjoram
• 2 x 14 oz cans chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 14 oz spaghetti
• few None fresh oregano sprigs, to garnish

1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion, carrots and celery and fry for 5 mins. Stir in the ground beef and fry over high heat until browned, about 5 mins. Add the marjoram, tomatoes and tomato puree and season to taste. Simmer for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally.
2. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 mins until just tender.
3. Drain the spaghetti and toss with bolognese sauce. Serve in warmed bowls garnished with sprigs of oregano.

olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, ground beef, marjoram, tomatoes, tomato, oregano sprigs

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