Spaghetti Bolognese

Bahan-bahan (5 porsi)

• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 g arlic cloves (, minced)
• 1 onion (, finely chopped (brown, yellow or white))
• 1 lb / 500g beef mince (ground beef) (OR half pork, half beef (Note 1))
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry red wine ((sub water or beef broth/stock))
• 2 beef bouillon cubes (, crumbled OR granulated beef bouillon (Note 2))
• 800 g / 28 oz can crushed tomato ((or tomato passata))
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp white sugar (, if needed (Note 3))
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme ((or 1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano))
• 3/4 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 400 g / 13 oz spaghetti (, dried)
• Parmesan cheese (and finely chopped parsley (optional))