Thursday, July 21, 2011

Spaghetti Bolognese


2 cups grounded beef
2 tbs olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
1/2 cup fresh button mushrooms sliced
2 cans tomatoes
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt & pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese
1 pack whole wheat pasta

Bolognese sauce:

Saute the onions with the olive oil and once onions is soft, add the mushroom and saute for another 3 minutes or so, add the grounded beef (Make sure you break them rather then dumping the whole lot in) and brown it. Once beef is browned, add the tomatoes in cans, tomato puree, Beef broth and add bay leaves and dry oregano.

Simmer with low fire for about 1 Hr to 2 Hrs and season with salt and pepper to taste.

For Pasta:

Boil pasta according to the instruction in the packet and add salt to the boiling water. Once pasta is al dente, drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking and coat with a little bit of olive oil.

Serving: Serve pasta with the sauce on top and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.






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