* 50 ml Olive oil
* 2 medium Carrots, scraped and finely Diced
* 2 Celery sticks, finely Diced (include the leaves is you have them)
* 2 medium Red onions, peeled and coarsely Diced
* 4 bulbs of Garlic, (or as much as you like), peeled and finely Diced
* 4 tablespoons fresh Parsley, finely chopped
* 450 g Beef, Minced
* 40 g Butter
* 2 x 400 g tins chopped Tomatoes
* seasoning
* 1 teaspoon Sugar
* 400 g Spaghetti
* 25g Parmesan cheese, freshly Grated (optional)

===Method===
* Heat the Oil in a deep sauté or Frying pan on a high heat.
* When hot, but not Smoking, add the Carrots, Celery, Onions, Garlic and Parsley.
* Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the Onions are soft.
* Add the Beef and when Brown, add the Butter and the Tomatoes.
* Cover and Simmer for 1 hour.
* Add the Sugar and Simmer gently for a further 30 minutes.
* Meanwhile, Boil up three kettles-full of water and pour into a large saucepan.
* Once the water is Boiling, add the Spaghetti and cook for 7-8 minutes. Place a metal Colander over the pan containing the spaghetti to warm it up.
* When the Spaghetti is cooked, remove the Colander and place over ab large bowl or the sink.
* Drain the Pasta and plate it immediately.
* Cover with the Sauce and serve, sprinkled with Grated Parmesan if desired.

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