Ingredients

• Spray of canola or olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 500 g premium lean beef mince
• 200 g button mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
• 825 g can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 250 ml (1 cup) MAGGI beef stock
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 500 g spaghetti

Method

1. Spray a large pan with oil and heat.
2. Add the onion and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until soft.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the beef mince, and cook for about 5 minutes over high heat, or until browned, using a fork to break up the lumps.
5. Add the mushrooms, herbs, tomatoes, tomato paste and stock.
6. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring regularly.
7. Season to taste.
8. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water until al dente.
9. Drain and serve topped with the sauce.
10. Enjoy with a crispy salad.