Bolognese Recipe

Spaghetti bolognese or as we say it in greek “Pasta with mince sause”: an old time classic dish everybody loves!

Ingredient

• 3 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 carrot finely chopped
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic chopped
• 100gr (4-5 slices) of bacon
• 900g of beef mince
• 2 tbsp of tomato paste
• 200 ml of red wine
• 2 tomatoes grated
• 200ml of water
• 1 thyme clone
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper

Execution

1. Add the oil and butter in a saucepan and sauté on high heat the carrot, onion, garlic and bacon for 4-5 minutes.
2. Then add the mince and sauté, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until it is ready.
3. Add the tomato paste and stir well. Pour the wine and let it boil for 5 minutes, lower the heat and add the grated tomato, thyme and bay leaf. Add salt and pepper and add then the  water. Allow to boil for a low heat for 40-45 minutes, until the sauce becomes ‘thick’.
4. Serve with your favourite kind of pasta and enjoy!