Delicious Sunday Bolognese
Updated: Oct 7
The Perfect Bolognese
One Sunday, my nephew came over with his then-fiancé. I asked them what they wanted to do for dinner, and they both said, " Let's make bolognese and homemade pasta."
So while my nephew made his Bolognese Sauce (yes this is his recipe), his fiancé and I made the pasta. What you see above is our actual dinner.
What surprised me about his Bolognese Sauce was the addition of cinnamon. You don't really know it is there, but there's something in the background you can't identify. It makes you want to taste more.
Take your time to make this bolognese, and you will be richly rewarded. The combination of beef and pork makes this a rich and hearty dish.
You can make this ahead and then reheat it when you want to use it or keep it simmering on the stove until dinner. Your house will smell amazing. If you do decide to keep it simmering, keep an eye on it and add water so it doesn't cook down too much or burn.
If you don't eat it all, this also freezes really well. I love making a large batch, and then later, pulling a frozen portion out much later feels like a gift I left for myself.
Next Step: Make Homemade Pasta (without a machine)
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Here's my recipe for Bolognese Sauce
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