Ultimate Bolognese Ragu
Serves 4
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This is an easy one pot, leave it alone, dish for those lazy sundays.
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- 1 Large Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 Red Pepper, finely chopped
- 1 Carrot, grated
- 1 Stick of Celery, peeled and finely chopped
- 4 Cloves of Garlic, crushed
- 2 Tbsp of Tomato Puree
- 2 Tins of Plum Tomatoes
- 300 ml Beef Stock
- Glug of Red Wine
- 350-400g Shin Beef
- 1 Small Chilli (optional)
- Parmesan Rind (optional)
- 3 Tbsp Olive oil
- 350g of Paparadelle
Method
step 1
1. Place a heavy bottomed pan on a medium heat and add 1 spoon of oilstep 2
2. Season the beef well and place into the pan and leave to cook for 3 minutes. Once it’s in, leave it.step 3
3. Turn the beef and cook for another 3 minutesstep 4
4. Add the carrot, pepper, celery, onion and garlic and chilli along with the remaining oil.step 5
5. Turn the heat down and fry for 4-5 minutesstep 6
6. Add the Tomato puree and cook for 1 more minutestep 7
7. Add the tinned tomatoes and beef stock.step 8
8. Stir in a good glug of red wine and the parmesan rind.step 9
9. Turn the heat down to the lowest setting, season and leave covered to gently bubble for 2-3 hours stirring occasionally until the beef is easily broken with the back of your wooden spoon.step 10
10. Bring 2-3 litres of salted water to the boil and cook your pasta according to the instructions reserving a cup full of pasta water when draining.step 11
11. Take the ragù off the heat and add your pasta. Add a little of the reserved water to loosen the mix.step 12
12. Serve hot with freshly grated parmesan.
