Classic Beef Bolognese

• porciones: 8 servings
• tiempo activo: 30 minutes
• tiempo total: 3 hours

Ingredientes

2 lbs Ground beef

1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes

1 Basil, Fresh leaves

2 Bay leaves

2 Carrots, medium, finely chopped

1 zuchinni - finely chopped

2 Celery stalks, finely chopped

4 Garlic cloves - minced or through garlic press

1 Onion, large, finely chopped

1 tsp Oregano, dried

1/2 tsp Thyme, dried

2 cups Beef stock

2 tbsp Tomato paste

1 lb Pasta

1 Pinch Nutmeg

1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp Olive oil

1 Parmesan cheese

1 cup Whole milk

1 cup Red wine, dry

Instrucciones

1. Make the soffritto

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, zucchini, and celery. Cook 8-10 minutes untl soft, not browned.

2. Add garlic

Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Brown the beef

Add ground beef. Break it up with a spoon. Cook 6-8 minutes until no pink remains.

4. Deglaze with wine

Pour in red wine. Simmer 5 minutes until reduced by half.

5. Build the sauce

Stir in tomato paste. Cook 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, beef stock, bay leaves, oregano and thyme.

6. Simmer low and slow

Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat. Partially cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

7. Add milk

Stir in milk. Simmer uncovered 30-45 minutes until thick and rich.

8. Season

Add salt, pepper and nutmeg (if using). Adjust to taste.

9. Cook pasta

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

10. Combine and serve

Toss pasta with sauce (add pasta water if needed). Serve with parmsan and fresh basil.