Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C

Step 2

In an oven proof casserole pan with a lid - heat a splash of olive oil and gently fry the onions, garlic and celery for around 10 minutes over a low heat until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced beef and brown.

Step 4

Tip in the wine, polpa tomatoes, herbs, sugar and season well with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Bring the pan of sauce to the boil and then put on the lid and oven bake for around 1 hour - 1 hour 20 minutes.