Bolognese Sauce
This recipe for Bolognese sauce is a family favorite and is great for making ahead and freezing for a quick and easy dinner. The dish is made by cooking a mixture of olive oil, finely chopped onion, crushed garlic, grated carrot, and sliced celery in a saucepan until the onion has softened. Then, pork and veal mince (or beef) is added and browned before tomato passata, water, and milk are mixed in. The sauce is brought to a boil and simmered, covered, for 30-45 minutes and then uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken.
Price range: €2.88 through €67.16
Step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion has softened add garlic and heaped spoon of tomato concentrate then add bay leaves & basil.
Step 2
Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 10 minutes or until browned.
Step 3
Add Passata and some water to the sauce. Add milk.
Step 4
Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 30-45 minutes.
Step 5
Remove cover. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until water evaporates slightly this will make the sauce thicker.




















