Spaghetti Bolognese (German-style)

Spaghetti Bolognese is a popular italian dish and I am sure everyone have eaten it before.  But for this particular recipe which was given to me by my sister-in-law, I named it the german-style due to the use of a certain Maggi instant product.  I love the taste of this dish and it is totally different from the italian version.

Ingredients (serves 4 persons):

350 g spaghetti, to be cooked according to packet instructions

350 g minced beef

1 can (à 400 ml) chopped tomatoes

3 medium-size carrots, to be peeled and cut into fine cubes

1 small piece root celery, to be peeled and cut into fine cubes

1 big onion, to be peeled and cut into fine cubes

2 cloves of garlic, to be peeled and cut into fine cubes

1 tbsp tomato puree

1 tsp dried italian herbs i.e. from Schuhbeck

1 box Maggi Soße zu Braten (roast sauce)

salt and pepper to taste

olive oil

freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method:

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and add cubed onion and garlic.  Do not let the garlic turn brown or else your gravy will have a bitter taste.

Then, add in minced beef and cook until meat changes colour.  Add in cubed carrot, celery and tomato puree.  Stir well and cook for 5 minutes before adding the chopped tomatoes.  Then, add italian herbs, salt and pepper to taste.  Let it simmer covered over slow to medium heat for about another 15 minutes.

Lastly, add in the instant roast sauce and stir well.  Let it simmer covered for another 15 minutes. Check seasoning.  Pour over spaghetti and sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over top before serving.

Bon Appetit!