Simple Bolognese Recipe
Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
|
Category: |
Category: |
|
Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped*
2 garlic cloves, peeled & coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped*
1 carrot, coarsely chopped*
1 pound ground chuck beef
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes ( i prefer tomatoes with basil then omit fresh basil)
1/4 cup flat leaf italian parsely, chopped
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
salt & freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 bag or box of pasta, fettuccine, rigatoni, corkscrew or penne per pkg instructions
*You can also purchase Mirepoix in a container in the vegetable area of the grocery or trader joes--this is already cut up carrot, onion and celery and saves chopping time!
|
|
Directions: |
Directions:In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. When almost smoking, add the onion & garlic. Saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the celery & carrot. Saute for 5 minutes. Raise heat to high, add the ground beef. Saute, stirring frequently & breaking up any large lumps and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley and basil cook over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens. Season with salt & pepper. Cook approx. 30 min. Top with cheese. |
|
Number Of
Servings: |
Number Of
Servings:6 |
Preparation
Time: |
Preparation
Time:10 minutes |
|
This recipe for Simple Bolognese is from