Spaghetti Bolognese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 lb carrots (approx. 2-3 large), peeled and finely diced
1/2 lb celery (approx. 4 stalks), finely diced
2/3 lb ground beef
2 tsp dried marjoram
2 x 14 oz cans chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato puree
14 oz spaghetti
few None fresh oregano sprigs, to garnish

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion, carrots and celery and fry for 5 mins. Stir in the ground beef and fry over high heat until browned, about 5 mins. Add the marjoram, tomatoes and tomato puree and season to taste. Simmer for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally.
Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 mins until just tender.
Drain the spaghetti and toss with bolognese sauce. Serve in warmed bowls garnished with sprigs of oregano.