The best spaghetti bolognese recipe

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    Prep: 25 min
    Cook: 110 min
    Total: 135 min
    Serves: 6

    Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This pasta bolognese recipe is sure to become a family favourite.

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    • 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 sprigs rosemary leaves(picked and finely chopped)
    • 500 g beef mince
    • 800 g plum tomatoes(tinned)
    • 1 small pack basil leaves(¾ finely chopped and the rest left whole for garnish)
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 2 tbsp tomato purée
    • 1 beef stock
    • 1 red chilli(deseeded and finely chopped (optional))
    • 125 ml red wine
    • 6 cherry tomatoes(sliced in half)
    • 75 g parmesan(grated, plus extra to serve)
    • 400 g spaghetti
    • 1 crusty bread(to serve (optional))
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