Best spaghetti bolognese recipe

Heat ½ the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over a low heat. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes or until onion is soft and transparent. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Add remaining oil to pan. Increase heat to high. Add beef and pork and cook, breaking up with a flat-bottomed wooden spoon, until browned. Season with salt.

Reduce heat to medium. Add milk and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until milk evaporates. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add wine, passata, sugar, bay leaves and onion mixture. Season with pepper and stir to combine. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of rapidly boiling salted water following pack instructions or until al dente. Drain. Add 2 large spoonfuls of sauce and toss to combine. Serve pasta topped with remaining sauce, with parmesan on the side.