The Bolognese Sauce is considered one of the basics in Italian cuisine. Its fairly easy to prepare but don't think you can do it during a tv commercial. Get relaxed, no kids at home to start.
Servings - 6
You will need about 2 hours to prepare and cook this sauce.
- 1 3/4 oz ham (prosciuto)
- 1 big red onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of extra vergin olive oil
- 1/2 lb or 200 gr ground beef
- 1/2 oz or a small package of dried mixed mushrooms
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 can tomato pulp
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- a pince of parsley
- a pinch of nutmeg
THE PREPARATION (You'll need about 20 minutes plus about 1 1/2hr for cooking)
In a good size sauce pan put the chopped ham (prosciuto) along with the olive oil and saute until it becomes slightly browned then add the onions, carrot, celery and your garlic in addition to the ground been and your mushrooms. Cook this on moderate heat for about 10 minutes, then add the red wine and the finely chopped parsley in addition to the salt, pepper and the pinch of nutmeg.
When the wine has evaporated, add the flour but make sure you stir this off the heat. When the flour is mixed in well, return to heat, cover and let it cook for another 10 minutes or so (make sure your heat is reduced). At this point you will need to add the tomatoes and douse from time to time with water.
You will know the sauce is done when it all is well amalgamated and slightly thickened.
Serve with pasta and a good Chianti Vino!
ENJOY...
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