1. Cook spaghetti in plenty of boiling water to which a tsp of salt and 2 tsp of oil is added.
2. Drain, rinse with cold water, toss in 1 tsp of oil and keep aside.
3. Heat � the butter with remaining oil.
4. Brown the meat in it.
5. Add carrot, celery and onion.
6. Fry for a few minutes.
7. Add salt and pepper and tomatoes, bay leaf and thyme.
8. Add 2 cups of water and simmer till the meat is cooked.
9. Add mushrooms and simmer for 2 more minutes.
10. Add the remaining butter and maida.
11. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
12. Serve the spaghetti, topped with the sauce.

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