Tuesday, January 1, 2008

(Oldstuff) Spaghetti Bolognese

Everyone thinks that their Bolognese sauce is the best, and I'm no exception ;) This is an old family recipe.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1lb Mince
  • 1 large onion (very finely chopped)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 to 3 carrots, grated.
  • 1x red and 1x green pepper, finely diced
  • 1 tin of tomatoes. Separate liquid from tomatoes.
  • Mixed herbs
  • Ground spice
  • Fresh nutmeg
  • Pinch of ginger
  • 4 bay leaves
  • Generous handful of chopped mushrooms
  • Grated cheese
  • Squirt of lemon juice
  • Butter.
  • 1x Tablespoon of Bisto

Method:

Heat a large pan with a little oil. Heat mince until it's browned thoroughly (stirring occasionally). Drain off fat and add a knob of butter.

Add onion and fry for 5 minutes or so. Add the rest of ingredients, apart from the cheese and tomato sauce.

After a couple of minutes mix the Bisto with the liquid from the tomatoes and add to the pan.

Cook for 10 minutes or until it's a thick sauce and add the cheese. Stir well over the heat for a further minute and serve.