Bolognese Sauce

I’ve had a special request to share my Bolognese recipe. I hope this will be made by you all.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

5 cloves garlic, minced

5 strips streaky bacon, finely chopped

1 ½ pound (700 grams) ground beef

2/3 cup red wine

2 14oz (2- 400mL) cans crushed tomatoes

1 cup chicken or beef stock

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp basil, chopped

1 tbsp thyme, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Add bacon. Once bacon is just cooked, add the ground beef; sauté, breaking up with back of spoon, until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. (The beef doesn’t have to be completely cooked.) Add wine; boil 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, stock, tomato paste, and herbs; stir to blend. Reduce heat to a low simmer until thickened, 1- ½ hours. Season with salt and pepper.

Maybe a nice Valentine's Day dinner?