Pasta Bolognese

One of our all time favorite pasta dishes at home. 

Ingredients :
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 onion , finely chopped
500 grams beef mince (ground beef) OR half pork, half beef
1/2 cup dry red wine (sub water or beef broth/stock)
2 beef bouillon cubes
28 oz can crushed tomato
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp white sugar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 dried bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Spaghetti noodles
cheese

Procedure:
Over medium high heat fry onion and garlic in oil until light golden and softened.
Turn heat up to high and add beef. Cook until browned.
Add red wine. Bring to simmer and cook for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pot, until the alcohol smell is gone.
Add remaining ingredients except salt and pepper. Stir, bring to a simmer then turn down to medium so it bubbles gently. Cook for 20 - 30 minutes (no lid), adding water if the sauce gets too thick for your taste. Stir occasionally.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste right at the end. Serve over spaghetti.