Spaghetti Bolognese

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the frozen carrots until tender
2. 2
   Drain away water, add the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar
3. 3
   Break up the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes
4. 4
   For a smoother sauce blitz the sauce with a stick blender
5. 5
   Fry the diced onion and garlic in some olive oil until soft and golden
6. 6
   Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set aside
7. 7
   Fry the minced beef until no moisture remains and the meat begins to caramelise
8. 8
   Recombine the onions and garlic and sauce and simmer.
9. 9
   Add the pasta to slightly salted water, until soft
10. 10
    add black pepper to the sauce 5 minutes from serving.
11. 11
    Serve combined with a sprinkle of grated parmesan, a few leaves of fresh basil