The Best Spaghetti Bolognese

bbcgoodfood.com

Rellrellrell

1 tbsp olive oil

4 rashers smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped

2 medium onions, finely chopped

2 carrots, trimmed and finely chopped

2 celery sticks, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves finely chopped

2 to 3 sprigs rosemary leaves picked and finely chopped

500g beef mince

subheading: For the bolognese sauce:

2 x 400g tins plum tomatoes

small pack basil leaves picked, ¾ finely chopped and the rest left whole for garnish

1 tsp dried oregano

2 fresh bay leaves

2 tbsp tomato purée

1 beef stock cube

1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped (optional)

125ml red wine

6 cherry tomatoes sliced in half

subheading: To season and serve:

75g parmesan grated, plus extra to serve

400g spaghetti

crusty bread to serve (optional)

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