Serves 4-6

Ingredients

•  500g Quality Mark lean minced beef
•  4 Tbsp olive oil
•  1 onion, finely diced
•  2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
•  1 tsp allspice
•  1 tsp cinnamon
•  1 tsp whole cloves
•  1 tsp paprika
•  2 - 3 fresh or dried bay leaves
•  130g tomato paste
•  500g jar pre-prepared pasta sauce
•  1 Tbsp instant dried beef stock
•  150g smoked bacon, cooked and diced
•  Dash Worcestershire sauce
•  Fresh pasta such as fettucine, linguine, tortellini (cooked as per packet instructions), tossed with some diced fresh tomatoes and chopped fresh herbs (basil, chives)

Method

Heat oil in a frying pan and brown the onion, garlic, beef and spices over a high heat.

Add the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Reduce the heat and gently simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

To serve

Serve over your favourite fresh pasta accompanied by parmesan cheese and a spoonful of basil pesto.