Spaghetti Bolognese with rich meat sauce

Method

1. 01

   Brown the beef mince

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the beef mince and fry until well browned.

2. 02

   Brown the pork separately

   Tip the beef into a dish, add another spoonful of oil and brown the pork mince in the same way.

3. 03

   Soften the shallots

   Return the pan to the heat with the remaining oil, lower the heat and cook the shallots for 8 to 10 minutes until very soft.

4. 04

   Add garlic and return the mince

   Add the garlic and cook briefly, then return both browned meats to the pan.

5. 05

   Simmer the tomato sauce covered

   Stir in the passata, tomato purée, red wine and oregano, cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.

6. 06

   Cook spaghetti and reserve water

   Cook the spaghetti following the packet instructions, saving a mug of pasta water before draining.

7. 07

   Finish the sauce with Parmesan

   Stir half the Parmesan into the Bolognese and loosen with a spoonful of pasta water if the sauce looks too thick.

8. 08

   Toss spaghetti through the sauce

   Toss the spaghetti through the sauce, season well, and finish with the remaining Parmesan and basil leaves.