Family Bolognese Sauce by Dezi Madaferri

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time2 hrs 30 mins
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Ingredients

1 Brown Onion
1 Garlic Clove
1 Large Carrot
1 Large Celery Stick
750 g Beef Mince
800 g Tomato Polpa
3 Basil Stalks
2 Bay Leaves
1 tbsp Tomato Concentrate
⅓ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method

1

Finely dice the onion, carrot and celery. 

2

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over low heat. Add in the diced onion and cook for a few minutes, then add the carrot and celery. Cook gently until fragrant.

3

Add the beef mince to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon so there are no large chunks.

4

Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. 

5

Stir in the tomato polpa. Refill one of the empty cans with water and pour it into the pan, mixing well to combine.

6

Add the tomato concentrate, parmesan cheese and bay leaves. Cover with a lid and cook on low head for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

7

Add the basil leaves and simmer uncovered for a further 30 minutes to let the flavours deepen.

8

Remove the bay leaves, serve with your choice of pasta and enjoy.

Ingredients

 1 Brown Onion
 1 Garlic Clove
 1 Large Carrot
 1 Large Celery Stick
 750 g Beef Mince
 800 g Tomato Polpa
 3 Basil Stalks
 2 Bay Leaves
 1 tbsp Tomato Concentrate
 ⅓ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
 Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Family Bolognese Sauce by Dezi Madaferri
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