Marion’s Spaghetti Bolognese

Name: Marion’s Spaghetti Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve; 800g (1.7 lb) beef mince; 500g (1.1 lb) pork mince; 1 onion, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 x 400g (14 oz) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 cup beef or chicken stock; 3 whole star anise; 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs of thyme; 2 sprigs of rosmary; 2 dried red chillies; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp sugar; ½ cup cream; finely grated zest of 1 lemon; ½ tsp ground white pepper; 600g (1.3 lb) dried spaghetti; 4 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve; fresh basil leaves to serve (optional); sea salt