Home-made bolognese sauce
THIS Italian staple is easily made at home and can be frozen for a work night supper with pasta or a jacket potato. Making it from scratch is far healthier than buying it in a jar. Serves 6.
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 onion, finely chopped
500g lean beef mince
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 stick of celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1x400g tin chopped tomatoes
250ml beef stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
Splash of red wine
METHOD
1) In a large saucepan, heat the oil and add the garlic and onions. Cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
2) Add the mince and cook, stirring frequently, until browned.
3) Add the carrots and celery and cook for a few minutes more until tender.
4) Stir in the tomato puree, then add the tomatoes, stock and season to taste. Finally, stir through the herbs and add a splash of red wine.
5) Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.