Ingredients:
1/2 medium Onion
1 Clove Garlic
Fresh Herbs (To taste - I like Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Chives, Thyme and Parsley)
2 Mushrooms (Optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste
200g Beef mince (or so)
1 tin chopped tomatoes
some chopped olives (green, spanish - whatever you like)
1 stick chopped celery
1/4 cup diced capsicum (red or green - I prefer green for a nicer colour to the sauce)

Preparation time:
I like to simmer my pasta sauce for a good hour or two before serving.

Method:

1).  Put a saucepan on the heat, and add the mince (no oil).  Fry until the mince has browned.  Drain this well to remove excess fats.  Finely chop the onion, mushrooms, celery, capsicum and garlic, add them (and the mince) back to the pan and fry until the Onion and Garlic are cooked.

2).  Add the chopped herbs, olives and tomatoes.  Simmer this gently for as long as you can.  About 1-2 hours is fantastic!.

3).  Either serve this poured over pasta, or mix the pasta through then serve.

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