Mushroom Bolognese

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 small onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 stick of celery
• 300g mushrooms
• 1-2 cloves of garlic
• A good slosh of red wine (or port)
• A good slosh of milk
• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp of tomato puree
• Dried mixed herbs
• Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat. Chop the onion, carrot, and celery, and fry for 5 minutes and starting to soften.  
2. Roughly chop the mushrooms and then mince in a food processor. Add to the pan with finely chopped garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add a good slosh of red wine and stir. Cook for a few minutes till the liquid reduces.
4. Add a good slosh of milk. Cook for a few more minutes till the liquid reduces.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, and dried herbs. Add a generous shake of Worcester sauce (if using.)
6. Cook until sauce is thick.
7. Serve with spaghetti and grated cheese.