Pasta Bolognese

Yesterday, after work, I got home and had no clue what I should make for work. After a few minutes on Food Gawker, I found this delicious recipe! Not only was it easy and relatively quick to make, but it completely blew me away! I totally recommend it and will be making it again soon.

Notes: I didn't use celery last night because I ran out and forgot to get more, but I plan to use it next time.  Dainty Chef recommends a specific kind of pasta sauce, but I just used what I had in the house.


Pasta Bolognese
via Dainty Chef

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil 
• 1 Full Peeled Carrot Finely Chopped 
• 1 Celery Stalk Finely Chopped
• 1/2 An Onion, Diced 2 Garlic Cloves, Diced 
• 1 Teaspoon Oregano
• 1 Teaspoon Basil
• 1/2 Ground Beef 
• 1/2 Jar of Tomato & Basil Sauce (not a large or family sized jar)
• 1/4 Cup of Milk/Cream
• 1/2 Cup of Cooking Red Wine 
• Salt/Pepper
• Pasta

Sauce:

1. Heat olive oil on medium/high heat in a large saucepan. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Cook vegetables until they become translucent (5-10 mins) stirring frequently.
2. Add ground beef & a pinch of salt/pepper to pan. Cook until brown. While cooking, make sure to break up the clumps with a wooden/silicone spoon.
3. Add tomato sauce and red wine. Cook on medium-high heat until sauce boils. Reduce heat. Add milk slowly, stirring while you add it, and simmer for as long as you’d like. Minimum 25 mins.
4. While sauce is simmering, make pasta.
5. Enjoy with fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano.

Sources: Food Gawker > Dainty Chief > Adam Loves Food