Bolognese Sauce

Scottisto

Ingredients

  • 500 g minced beef
  • 1 large brown onion
  • 2-4 garlic cloves
  • 1-2 carottes
  • 1 tsp Orange or lemon peel
  • 1 1/2 cups Red wine
  • 1 Tbs Worcester sauce
  • 1/2 Tbs Anchovy pasre
  • 1-2 cups water
  • 1 tbs Fennel seeds
  • 2 tbs herbs de provence or your own mixture of thyme,,oregano
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 Tbs tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 laurel leaves

Directions

  • Saute beef then drain grease with sieve or paper towels and set aside
  • Saute onions and garlic wih medium heat in olive oil then add carottes and lemon peel, saute another 2 minutes
  • Add beef to pan add worcester and red wine salt and pepper. Let simmer in red wine 5 minutes
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste and anchovy paste
  • Add oregano fennel seeds or herbs to Provence Add laurel leaves and mix thoroughly
  • Add enough tomato sauce to for your desired fluidity.
  • Add a cup of water and simmer at leastv1 hr. If longer simply check if more water should be added and continue to simmer.
  • Simmer to desired consistency and fluidity.
  • Check salt level (taste it!!) And serve!