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Bolognese
Sauce
Ingredients 500 g ( 18oz ) minced ( ground ) beef or 350 g beef and 150g minced pork4 rashers of finely chopped streaky bacon or pancetta ( optional ) 1-2 large very finely grated carrots 1 large onion, finely chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic, crushed or very finely chopped 1 teaspoon of dried thyme 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley 1 -2 bay leaves 1 No 300g ( 11oz ) tin of chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato purée salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon of olive oil for frying 450 ml ( 3/4 pint ) of stock Method 1. Fry the chopped onion gently until translucent2. Add the meat and fry until nice and brown and no more liquid is left 3. Stir in the carrots, then add the garlic, thyme, parsley and bay leaves 4. Pour in the tinned tomatoes with the purée 5. Add the stock and season to taste 6. Leave to simmer gently for 2-3 hours, stirring from time to time 7. Serve with your favorite pasta and a crispy side salad, delicious.} |