Easy spaghetti Bolognese

• 1 large onion (diced)
• 2 tinned tomato (425g tin)
• 400 ml beef stock
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 400 grams mince beef
• 100 grams grated or sliced carrots (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 400 grams dried spaghetti
• 1/3 tsp seasoned or garlic salt
• 1/3 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne chilli pepper
• 1 parmigiano cheese (to sprinkle on top)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp Sugar

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over a medium heat in a saucepan.
2. Add the beef, and brown (Don't over cook the beef).
3. Should only need about 5 minutes tops.
4. Transfer to a bowl once its cooked and set aside.
5. Using the same pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and heat.
6. Add the onions, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
7. Fry for about 5 minutes or until softened.
8. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
9. Then add the carrots and mince beef back into the pan.
10. Next add the tomatoes and stir well.
11. Pour in the stock and then reduce heat.
12. Check seasoning is to your taste before turning the heat off.
13. Simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
14. Set aside when cooked.
15. When its time to cook the pasta.
16. Heat a saucepan filled with water, a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of butter.
17. Cook pasta as the instructions say.
18. After boiling point it normally takes 12-15 minutes to cook pasta.
19. Drain the pasta when cooked.
20. On each plate pour sauce over pasta then sprinkle with some cheese.
21. (I used parmigiano cheese)

onion, tomato, beef stock, extra virgin olive oil, mince beef, carrots, garlic, garlic, ground black pepper, bay leaves, cayenne chilli pepper, parmigiano cheese, oregano, basil, sugar

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/349350-easy-spaghetti-bolognese (may not work)