Pasta Alla Bolognese
This fun-to-cook adaptation of this classic is a super speedy fix for a busy weekday dinner.
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Pasta Alla Bolognese!
The fun-to-cook adaptation of this classic is a super speedy fix for a busy weekday dinner.
The fun-to-cook adaptation of this classic is a super speedy fix for a busy weekday dinner.Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ medium onions chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- chilli or red pepper flaked
- 1 pinch celery salt or garlic salt
- 1 lb minced Beef lean
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh Basil
- 400 gm chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp dried Oregano
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 220 gm Campanelle / Gigli / Riccioli / Macaroni / Penne or any pasta of your choice
- Parmesan cheese to taste
- extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on top
Instructions
- In a large pan fry chopped onions in oil on medium heat for a minute. Add garlic, chilli or red pepper flakes, bay leaf, garlic salt and minced lamb, next add the salt & pepper. Stir fry for a few minutes or until meat is browned.
- Once the meat is browned pour in the chopped tomatoes, honey, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce and a cup of water. Let it simmer covered for 20-25 minutes. stirring it once in a while.
- While your Bolognese sauce is nearly done, boil a large pot of water and cook pasta according to package directions.
- Dry roast the pine nuts in a frying pan on low heat for a couple of minutes and set aside.
- Add a couple of handfuls of spinach to the sauce to finish it off, taste for seasoning. Keep it aside
- Drain your pasta then serve it immediately with the sauce, torn basil leaves, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, roasted pine nuts and a splash of extra virgin olive oil on top. (see the video)
- Note: Can use minced mutton instead of lamb. the amount of water to cook and the time of cooking will change accordingly.
- Note: Cheddar cheese can also be used instead....I love the cheddar too in this recipe.
