Pasta with Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

  • 300 grams dried spaghetti

  • 1 onion (finely chopped)

  • 1 small carrot (finely chopped)

  • 1 celery stick (finely chopped)

  • 2 garlic (finely chopped)

  • 400 grams minced beef

  • 120 ml red wine

  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley leaves

  • 45 ml olive oil

  • 200 ml passata (strained tomatoes)

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 5 ml dried oregano

  • 350 ml beef stock

  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Cook spaghetti in slightly salted boiling water to the right softness. Drain well and set aside.

  • Heat oil in a deep sauce pan, then add the chopped onions, celery, garlic and carrot and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables become soft.

  • Add the minced beef, stir to break up the meat lumps then add in the red wine and mix well and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

  • Add passata, tomato paste, parsley, oregano and half of the beef stock. Bring it to a light boil and simmer for another 30 minutes.

  • Add stock if needed to prevent sauce become to thick. Add seasoning to taste and toss with cooked pasta. Serve warm.

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