2 carrots, finely diced
2 celery stalks, trimmed, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, grated
150g/5oz button mushrooms, quartered
1 onion, finely chopped
400g tin chopped tomatoes
400g/14oz dried spaghetti
1 bay leaf
300ml/10陆fl oz beef stock (made from beef stock cubes)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp demerara sugar
1 tbsp dried oregano
3-4 tbsp red wine vinegar
splash vegetable oil
grated Parmesan cheese, to garnish (optional)
100g/3陆oz smoked streaky bacon, diced
500g/1lb 2oz beef mince