Best Ever Spaghetti Bolognaise

Hubby with low tolerance levels made another unexpected but welcome trip into the kitchen over the weekend. Whilst I was out shopping and failing miserably with any inspiration for presents he was getting all creative. Having listened to Nigel Barden on the Chris Evans Drivetime show on Radio 2 with his best ever Spaghetti Bolognaise recipe, Hubby decided to take this and customise it. Details of which are below:-

Spaghetti Bolognaise

Would probably serve 6 if you can bare letting anyone else have any!

500g Beef Mince

500g Pork Mince

200g Chicken Livers - Chopped (Hubby used 400g, great for me as I love liver, but too much for others)

2 Onions - Sliced

3 Carrots - Grated

3 Stalks Celery - Finely Chopped (Did not have in Hubby's, but he would recommend it for next time)

3 Cloves Garlic - Finely Sliced

500g Passata

150g Pancetta (Not included in Hubby's, but again he would recommend it next time)

400g Tinned Chopped Tomatoes

1 Tbs Tomato Puree

2 Tsp Thyme (dried)

1 Tbs Parsley (dried)

3 Bay Leaves

3/4 pint Stock

Sweat the onions in a little oil until translucent.

Add the mince and fry until almost dry.

Add everything else and mix well.

Bring to the boil.

Simmer or place in a low oven (130oc) for 3 or more hours, stirring occasionally. Hubby had it in the oven for almost 5 hours.

It really was the best ever Spag Bog I have had, there were leftovers after we'd had second helpings, so we scoffed those the following day as part of a Sloppy Joe Bagel, totally scrumptious and well worth the wait.