Spaghetti Bolognese

Instructions

1- Put the onion and oil in a large pan and fry over a fairly high heat for 3-4 mins.

2- Add the garlic and mince and fry until they both brown.

3- Add the mushrooms and herbs, and cook for another couple of mins.

4- Stir in the tomatoes, beef stock, tomato ketchup or purée, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning.

5- Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 mins.

6- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling, salted water, according to packet instructions.

7- Drain well, run hot water through it, put it back in the pan and add a dash of olive oil, if you like, then stir in the meat sauce.

8- Serve in hot bowls and hand round Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on top.