Instruction

• Put the onion and oil in a large pan and fry over a fairly high heat for 3-4 mins
• Add the garlic and mince and fry until they both brown
• Add the mushrooms and herbs, and cook for another couple of mins
• Stir in the tomatoes, beef stock, tomato ketchup or purée, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning
• Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 mins
• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling, salted water, according to packet instructions
• Drain well, run hot water through it, put it back in the pan and add a dash of olive oil, if you like, then stir in the meat sauce
• Serve in hot bowls and hand round Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on top