Homemade bolognese recipe - Make yourself at home with Woolworths

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes add brightness, while crushed are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees fan-forced.

Place canned tomatoes on a tray and add garlic and a generous amount of olive oil.

Sprinkle oregano leaves over the tomatoes and place them in the oven for about 30 minutes to develop flavor.

In a high heat pan, add beef mince and a tiny bit of oil; cook until browned and caramelized, breaking it apart as it cooks.

While the mince is cooking, prepare to add onion and garlic later.

Once the mince has a nice crust, remove it from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add chopped onion and garlic; cook on low heat until sweet and caramelized.

Return the cooked mince to the pan with its juices.

Add a touch of balsamic vinegar to the mince for sweetness and to balance acidity.

Add the roasted tomatoes and their juices to the pan, mixing well.

Chop and add the rind of Parmesan cheese to the sauce, allowing it to dissolve as it simmers.

Add water as needed to keep the sauce from drying out while it simmers.

Let the sauce cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil for the pasta.

Cook the pasta according to package instructions, but for one minute less than recommended for al dente texture.

Do not drain the pasta; instead, use some of the starchy cooking liquid to thicken the sauce.

Combine the pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat well with the starchy liquid.

Plate the dish, garnishing with lots of Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and cracked black pepper.

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