Bolognese Sauce- MY way

Bolognese Sauce- MY way

 

 

 

So I always get asked for my bolognese recipe. Not because people have tried it, but because I have an italian background people assume I make good bolognese. Well- actually they would be right! But not cause it's a recipe handed down through generations, but because this is made the way I like it, tweaked over years and years of practice and taking bits and pieces from different recipies to get it just right! And everyone that tries it loves it! This is not really a work night recipe, it needs time to cook, but it is really simple. It's one of the few things I cook that I have committed to memory.

 

Time Taken?: At least 45 mins, but longer if you have time (to cook the sauce down)

 

2 year old friendly?: Yes! So much so that as soon as he saw his plate with pasta in it he pointed at it eagerly and couldn't get to it quick enough!

 

Serves 4- 6 (makes a LOT of sauce, so it depends on how saucy you like it! The sauce freezes very well also as long as the mince has not previously been frozen)

 

INGREDIENTS

500g beef mince (good quality)

1-2 tbsp olive oil

1 brown onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 fresh ripe tomatoes, diced

2 cans tomato puree

2 tbsp tomato paste

1/2 cup red wine (one that you would happily drink)

A good pinch of dried oregano

A handful of fresh basil, torn

1 teaspoon of sugar

Salt and freshly ground pepper- to season

1 500g packet of pasta (any kind you like) to serve

Some freshly grated parmesen, to serve

 

METHOD

Heat oil in a medium saucepan

Cook onion and garlic, stirring, on medium-high until transparent and fragrant

Add mince and cook, stirring, until just browned

Add fresh tomato and stir through to heat for 1 minute

Add puree, paste, wine and herbs and mix well. Add sugar and season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Bring to boil for 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for AT LEAST 20 minutes, stirring occassionally.

Cook pasta according to packet instructions.

Serve sauce mixed into the pasta and top generously with freshly grated parmesen.