Step 1:
1. heat the oil in a pot and fry the onions with the garlic Step 2:
2. brown the mince removing any excess fluid (removes the fat but some may prefer the flavour if its left) Step 3:
3. add the vegetables and cook for a minute or so Step 4:
4. add the salt and pepper to preference and stir thoroughly Step 5:
5. add the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree and bay leaves and stir thoroughly bringing to the boil Step 6:
6. put a lid on and simmer for 50 mins – an hour. Step 7:
7. serve with spaghetti and garlic bread if u wish