Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Squeaky Gate the All Rounder Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled, finely chopped
• 1 stick celery, trimmed, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 500g beef mince
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Large pinch ground nutmeg
• 500g thin spaghetti
• Grated or flaked parmesan cheese, to serve

Method

Heat Squeaky Gate the All Rounder Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add mince. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.

Add paste, tomatoes, oregano, nutmeg, and 1/2 cup cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.

Divide pasta among serving bowls. Spoon over sauce. Serve with a drizzle of Squeaky Gate the All Rounder Extra Virgin Olive Oil and top with cheese.