In a large pot or dutch oven, sauté the bacon in 1tbsp olive oil on medium heat until just starting to brown. (about 5 mins)
1 tbsp Olive Oil, 4 slices Streaky Bacon
Add mince, stir and cook through until brown, (about 5 mins)
500 gm Beef Mince
Add Onion, Celery and Carrot, stir through until onion is translucent (about 5 mins)
1 medium Brown Onion, 1 medium Carrot, 2 stalks Celery
Add tomato paste and stir through. Cook for a minute or two.
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
Add herbs and spices - Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary, Paprika, Black Pepper
0.5 tbsp Dried Thyme, 0.5 tbsp Dried Oregano, 0.5 tbsp Dried Rosemary, 1 tbsp Paprika, 0.5 tbsp Black Pepper
Add Beef Stock, increase heat to high, stir and bring to the boil.
3 cups Beef Stock
Once boiling, add Dijon Mustard and Worcestershire Sauce and stir through.
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard, 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Add dried pasta, bring back to boil and then lower heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
2 cups Dried Pasta
Add Red Capsicum and Zucchini, stir through.
1 medium Red Capsicum, 1 medium Zucchini
Simmer uncovered for a further 5-10 minutes (or until pasta is cooked through and al dente)
Add half the parsley and stir through. Serve in bowls topped with grated cheddar and more parsley for garnishm
1 bunch Parsley, 2 cups Cheddar Cheese