Easy Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Bolognese sauce Carrot celery chili flakes fresh tomatoes. Ground Beef nutmeg olive oil Onion parsley passata Recipe red wine stock whole tomatoes

Posted October 26, 2023 by: Admin #Kitchen

When it comes to creating the perfect Bolognese sauce, there are two essential secret ingredients that you simply can’t overlook: high-quality whole tomatoes and passata, along with a generous splash of fine red wine. In fact, I never prepare my Bolognese sauce without the addition of wine, as it imparts a remarkable depth of flavor that elevates the entire dish to a whole new level. It’s these subtle details that make all the difference in the world. So, let’s dive into the magic of this recipe!

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Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 1 celery stalk, with strings removed and finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot, finely chopped (1 cup chopped)
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon of optional chili flakes
  • 500g (1 pound) of lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup of high-quality dry red wine
  • 1 can of whole Italian tomatoes (28 fl. oz), chopped or roughly blended
  • 3/4 cup of strained Italian tomatoes (passata)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup of stock (broth) or water and a bouillon cube
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • A handful of finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

  • Start by heating the olive oil in a medium pot. Add the onions, celery, carrots, chili flakes (if desired), and a pinch of salt. Sweat the vegetables over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Now, introduce the ground beef and cook it over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink and most of the liquid has evaporated. Add the red wine and continue cooking, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes until the wine is fully absorbed.
  • Add the whole and strained tomatoes, nutmeg, stock (or water), salt to taste, and bring it to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1½ hours, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, garnish with the fresh parsley.

Points to Note: If you prefer, you can use 1.5kg/3lb of peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes for this recipe.

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