1 Fry the onions, bacon, pepper and mushroomsin the garlic. Remove and put to the side for later.

2 Fry the meat in the herbs and the seasonings, then drain well.

3 Return the vegetables to the pan and add the chopped and pureed tomato.

4 Cover and cook down for 20 mins or so, then cook the spaghetti or tagliatelle.

5 To serve:
Parmesan garnish accompanied by fresh green salad and garlic bread.