This recipe takes the humble bolognese to the next level, it is great entertaining dish that you can prepare before guests arrive.
Ingredients
1 whole | Onions, Finely chopped |
1 stalk | Celery, Finey sliced |
2 cloves | Garlic, Finely chopped |
2 Tbsp | Olive oil |
400 g | Beef, Minced (Main) |
100 g | Pancetta, Chopped |
2 Tbsp | High grade flour |
½ cup | Dry white wine |
1 | Salt, To taste |
1 | Nutmeg, Freshly grated |
2 cups | Veal stock |
400 g | Canned tomatoes |
2 Tbsp | Tomato paste |
1 sprig | Thyme |
1 leaf | Bay leaf |
Directions
- Saute onion, celery and garlic in oil in a large saucepan until softened.
- Add minced meat and pancetta and fry until meat breaks up into small lumps.
- Sprinkle in flour, then stir well.
- Add wine, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Mix well, then increase heat and boil to evaporate liquid.
- Add stock, tomato, tomato paste and herbs.
- Reduce heat again and simmer for 1 hour, stirring from time to time.
- Taste for seasoning.