Simple Pasta Sauce

I was originally taught this by mother as a "bolognese" sauce, but calling it that seemed to offend Italians I know, so let's just go with "pasta sauce".

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced finely
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 tsp thmye
• 400g sliced mushrooms
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 140g concentrated tomato paste
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes, with juices
• 500g minced (minced beef if you like)
• 1 handful baby spinach leaves (optional)

Steps:

1. heat oil in a large sauté pan
2. add onion, fry until soft
3. add herbs; stir through
4. add garlic and mushrooms; stir through and fry until mushrooms reduce a bit
5. add minced; break up and stir, cook until browned
6. if using spinach, add now; stir through until wilted
7. add tomato paste, tomatoes, and ~1cup water; stir through
8. bring to the boil, and simmer until reduced