Pasta Bolognese
INGREDIENTS
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There are a few key elements that will transform any simple meat sauce into a fabulous Bolognese. The slow browning of the minced vegetables develops the first level of deep flavor. A combination of beef and pork adds a second level. The hot pepper c
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1 onion, minced
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2 carrots, peeled and cut in small dice
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1 small hot Italian pepper, minced (if you don't have one you can use red pepper flakes)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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good olive oil
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1 1lb ground Angus beef (85%)
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1/2 lb ground pork
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1 26 oz box of Pomi chopped or pureed Italian tomatoes
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2 Tbsp tomato paste (from a tube that you should always have in your fridge)
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1/2 cup red wine (I used Marsala, because I didn't have any red around)
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1 cup water
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2 bay leaves
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a bunch of fresh thyme, leaves removed
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salt and fresh pepper to taste
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a splash of heavy cream
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fresh Parmigiano Reggiano
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1 box whole grain spaghetti
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