BAKED BEANS

Spray a pan or electric skillet with cooking oil
Add a good glug of oil ( 2 tbs )
Peel and slice 1 onion to the pan along with
1 dsp of minced garlic
1 bay leaf
1 tsp of thyme
1 dsp of ground cloves
Cook on a medium heat till onions have softened .
Now diced up 4 rashers of bacon , and add to the pan.
Cook through and stir for 3 minutes .
Now stir in ...
2 tbs of Worcestershire sauce
1 carrot grated
2 tsp of dry mustard
2 tbs of tomato paste
1/4 cup of soft brown sugar
2 tsp of cayenne pepper
1 tin of diced tomatoes  ( if you stop right here you have just created a perfect sauce for your spaghetti )
Season with a throw of sea salt and ground black pepper .
Stir to combine thoroughly .
Now add 500gm of strained and washed cannelloni beans  ( 2 tins ).
Transfer to a baking dish and place in a well heated oven ( 160 deg C ) and warm through for 30 minutes .
Serve with crusty garlic bread ...
Yummo!