Pasta Bolognese (salsa alla bolognese)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large brown onion chopped finely

750g minced beef

2 x 410g cans tomatoes

1/3 cup (95g) tomato paste

4 cups water

1 tablespoon finely shredded basil

1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano

2 tablespoons finely chopped thyme

375g spaghetti

fresh parmesan cheese

METHOD

Heat oil in a medium frying pan then add onion and cook until soft. Add minced beef to the pan and cook until browned all over. Break up all the clumps of mince with a fork.

Push the canned tomatoes and their liquid through a sieve and add to the cooked mince. Add the tomato pasta and water then bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for about 2 hours, or until liquid is nearly evaporated. Stir in herbs.

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until tender then drain.

Arrange pasta in individual serving bowles and top with the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese a garnish with fresh parsley.

Serves 4