Family Bolognese Recipe
A classic Italian sauce shared amongst family, frozen for an easy weeknight meal and transformed into lasagna.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Finely chop onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
- 2
Finely slice parsley and celery leaves.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or cast iron pot on medium.
- 4
Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
- 5
Add garlic, parsley, and celery leaves. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
- 6
Add mince and cook, stirring often until cooked through. Add wine if using it now.
- 7
Add tomato passata and tinned tomatoes. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Simmer on low for 3 hours covered with the lid.
- 9
Stir occasionally to prevent it sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- 10
Remove lid and simmer for a final 1 hour at a gentle bubbling simmer.
- 11
Check seasonings and add salt and pepper as desired.
- 12
Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
- 13
Drain well and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- 14
Add your desired amount of Bolognese sauce to the pasta pot and heat on low.
- 15
Return pasta to the pot, pasta water, and coat in sauce, heating it through for a few minutes.
- 16
Serve Spaghettoni with a generous amount of grated Pecorino.
- 17
Leftover bolognese can be frozen in airtight containers for a future meal.
