I love making quick, easy meals during the week, plus there is a spirit of laziness that always attacks me mid-week. I need to be freed! I made Bolognese for dinner today, and I deglazed the sauce with red wine. Traditionally, Bolognese is made using spaghetti, but I decided to use Farfalle (Read: Bow tie) Pasta. Can we talk about how pretty my pasta looks?
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Heat up a pan with some oil on high heat and brown the minced meat.
Reduce the heat to medium-high and add chopped onion and minced garlic, and ginger. Mix everything together.
Add in thyme, paprika, basil, and meat spices. Saute until spices are fragrant.
Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Add grated tomato, beef stock cubes, bay leaves, one cup of hot water, and Worcestershire sauce.
Add brown sugar to balance the acidity of tomatoes. I also added tomato sauce at this point.
Blend everything, cover, and let the mince sauce cook for 30 minutes on medium-low heat.
After 30 minutes, you should see a layer of fat. Scoop it out with spoon
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add Farfalle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and set aside.
Mix the cooked Farfalle pasta with the Bolognese sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer, up to an hour.
You can substitute Farfalle with any pasta of your choice.
Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomato sauce.
Can I use a different type of pasta?
Yes, you can substitute Farfalle with any pasta of your choice, such as spaghetti or penne.
What can I use instead of red wine?
You can use beef broth or grape juice as a non-alcoholic substitute for red wine.
How can I make this dish vegetarian?
To make this dish vegetarian, use plant-based ground meat or lentils instead of ground beef.
Can I freeze the Bolognese sauce?
Yes, you can freeze the Bolognese sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
How do I reheat the Bolognese sauce?
Reheat the sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
