Heat the oil in a large heavy based saucepan over a medium heat

Fry the bacon until golden for 8 minutes

Add the onions and garlic, frying until softened for about 8 minutes

Increase heat to medium high

Add the minced beef and fry until browned, breaking down any chucks of meat.

Pour in the wine and boil until it has reduced in volume by about a third (will look like a thick gravy).

Reduce temperature

Stir in the tomatoes and immediately add the following:-

Bay leaf

Oregano

Thyme

Balsamic vinegar

Salt

Black pepper

Cover with a lid and simmer the Bolognese sauce over a gentle heat for 1 to 1.5 hours until the sauce is rich and thickened, stirring occasionally.

At the end of cooking time, stir in the basil and add any extra seasoning if necessary.

Remove from the heat to settle while cooking the pasta.