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Easy Bolognese spaghetti with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Cosy Simple Bolognese Sauce

This simple bolognese sauce is a modern take on the cosy comfort classic. Rich meaty sauce loaded with herbs and spices and Vegetables. It skips the long simmer and comes together in under an hour.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Calories: 190kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat a heavy bottom pan over a medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil to the pan and cook the pork until cooked and starting to brown. Remove the pork to a small bowl for later.
  • Drain any fat from the pan leaving 1 Tbsp. Add the chopped shallots, carrots and onions and garlic.
  • Sautée until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
  • Add the cinnamon and dried herbs and the tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes taking care to not let the tomato paste burn.
  • Add the pork back to the pan and add the passata.
  • Season the sauce with the pepper flakes, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the sauce out for about 20 minutes, until the sauce is thick and rich.
  • Season to taste.
  • Serve with pasta and bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2740IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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