Bolognese

Servings: 8pax

[Ingredients]

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 stalks celery - peeled and diced

• 2 carrots - peeled and diced

• 2 onions - peeled and diced

• 200g pancetta / bacon - sliced

• 600g minced beef

• 400g minced pork

• 200ml dry red wine

• 4 tbsp tomato paste

• 600ml chicken stock

• 2 bay leaves

• Salt and pepper

• Pappardelle (pasta)

[Steps]

1. In a casserole pot, add in olive oil and pancetta / bacon, cook till lightly browned and fat is rendered.

2. Add in celery, carrots and onions, saute till onions are translucent.

3. Add in minced beef and pork, season with salt and pepper. Mix well and cook till meats are cooked.

4. Add in tomato paste and continue to cook till moisture in the pot has mostly evapourated.

5. Add in wine and continue to cook till alcohol has evapourated.

6. Add in chicken stock and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Preheat oven 150degC.

7. Place pot into the oven for 2-3hrs.

8. Prepare pasta and ladle sauce over.

Adapted from themeatmen