Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Recipe for Spaghetti Bolognaise



As a mother I need to have this in my collection. Recently, friends of my hubby, K & S gave us this recipe. Its so simple that i don't need to chop any carrots and celery.. GREAT!! Tried substituting the red wine with 7up hehe.. goooooddd!! Looks fantastic ya with baked cheese on top. To the newly weds, try to impress your in-laws with this :)

Ingredients

500gm ground lean beef mince
1 can peeled tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
2 teaspoons garlic
1 large onion
1 teaspoon sugar
Sweet Basil (dried)
Origanum (dried)
Thyme (dried)
Salt and pepper
Olive Oil
One cup red wine (optional)
Spaghetti - enough for 4 servings
Grated cheese of your choice


How to make Spaghetti Bolognaise

Peel and chop onion. Fry onion and garlic at high heat for about 5-7 minutes.
Lower heat. Add ground beef and fry until brown.
Add salt, pepper and spices to taste.
Chop peeled tomatoes and add.
Add tomato paste and sugar.
Add red wine (if chosen as option).
Lower heat. Stir well and let simmer for at least 20 minutes.
While bolognaise is simmering cook spaghetti until "al dente".
Serve spaghetti with bolognaise topped off with grated cheese

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