Two Hour Bolognese

Mire poix - 1 carrot ,1 onion,1 celery finely diced . Pork mince can be substituted with lamb mince. Use a dry wine, we use Red Carbernet.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place large saucepan on medium heat with oil.

Step 2

Add Mirepoix and cook for 5 - 10 minutes until soft.

Step 3

Add garlic and cook for further 2 minutes.

Step 4

Turn the heat to high add mince and cook breaking it up as you go until browned.

Step 5

(Optional add chilli and fry for 1 minute). Add red wine cook for 1 minute or until the alcohol smell has gone.

Step 6

Add the stock cubes, tomato purée ,Italian herbs, Worcester and soy sauce. Mix in well

Step 7

Add all of the chopped tomatoes

Step 8

Add 3/4 cup of water cover with lid and simmer on low for 2 - 2.5 hours. Stirring every 30 minutes. Cover and uncover to control how thick it is. Add more water if need 1/4 cup at a time

Step 9

After 2 hours cook pasta as per packet in the sauce.

Step 10

Serve with fresh parsley and topp with grated cheese