Ingredients
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hours 50 mins
2.5lb / 1.2kg beek brisket or any other slow cooking beef, cut into equal 4 pieces (Note 1)
1 tbsp salt
Black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil, separated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced (optional) (Note 2)
1 cup celery, diced (optional) (Note 2)
28oz/800g crushed canned tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 beef bouillon cubes (Note 3)
3 cups water (Note 3)
3 dried bay leaves
Extra salt and pepper, to taste
1lb/500g dried spaghetti or other pasta of choice (rigatoni and pappardelle are ideal)
Freshly grated parmesan cheese or parmigiano reggiano
Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Preparation