Red Wine Bolognese Recipes

BOLOGNESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the oil to a dutch oven, or heavy bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion and brown for 15 minutes
• Turn the heat up to medium, then add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned though. Drain any grease from the pot, then season with salt, pepper nutmeg and fresh garlic.
• Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the wine, making sure to scrape up the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and leet reduce for 2-3 minutes.
• Pour in the milk and tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer.
• Turn the heat back to low, stir and then let the sauce cook for for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

WEEKNIGHT BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil, and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.
• While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream, and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE WITH RED WINE

Steps:

• Place the minced meat, red wine, mixed herbs and salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Stir well.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight or all day.
• Heat oil in pan.
• Stir fry onion and garlic until soft.
• Add red wine mixture, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, sweet chili sauce and chili flakes.
• Bring to the boil then simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture resembles traditional bolognese consistency.
• (it will be much darker colour than usual).
• Cook the spaghetti as mentioned on the packet.
• At the last minute, stir the chopped parsley through the sauce.
• Add sauce to the drained spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Serve with a nice glass of red.

RED WINE BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Add carrots, onions and olive oil to a large pot, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Add ground beef to mixture and let it cook fully.
• Add all other ingredients. Let it heat through and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with your choice of pasta and some Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!

RED WINE SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Place all the minced meat in a bowl and stir in the red wine, oregano and some salt and pepper. Cover with cling wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
• Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and golden. Add the mince and any wine left in the bottom of the bowl with the tomatoes, chilli, puree and some salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and bubble fairly rapidly for 15 minutes until you have a rich, dark sauce.
• Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water until tender. Drain well and return to the pan.
• Stir the parsley through the sauce and check the seasoning. Add to the pan of spaghetti and miz through. Divide between bowls and serve with freshly grated parmesan and a few glasses of chianti.