Spaghetti Bolognaise

Source & History

This is the family bolognaise recipe in its original form. There have been additions since (see notes) at this house, anyhow. I realised the need for sweetness to balance the other flavours after a trip to Cairns with the gymnastics club. I somehow managed to include a frozen half bucket of strawberry jam with the  frozen pre-made sauce for the spaghetti for the kids. I didn't realise that one of the containers had jam and not spaghetti sauce in it. The kids all came back for seconds, saying it was the best spaghetti sauce ever.

Note

• Use this basic mince mixture for lasagna as well.
• the later versions of this contain chilli flakes (sprinkled over the top of the mixture in the pot); cracked pepper (same method of measurement).
• I usually use passata rather than pre-made spaghetti sauce.
• If Andrew makes this he uses 1 tin of tomatoes, 2 small containers of tomato paste & tinned whole champignons
• if I make this I use 2 tins of tomatoes, 1 container of tomato paste and sliced fresh button mushrooms
• sometimes I make meatballs and use them instead of the usual mince. I cook them for 10min or so in the microwave before adding them to the sauce.