Spaghetti bolognese
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- Prep Time10 mins
- Total Time10 mins
- Makes4 Servings
Yvonne Duivenvoorden
Who says a good Italian meat sauce needs to simmer for hours? Spicy sausages save time and give lots of kick to this robust bolognese.
Ingredients
4 to 5 Italian sausages, preferably hot
4 large tomatoes
2 celery stalks
1 carrot, diced
1 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
156-ml can tomato paste
450-g pkg spaghetti or fettuccine pasta
Instructions
Lightly coat a large, wide saucepan with oil and place over medium heat. Slice sausages in half, then squeeze meat into pan. Discard casings. Stir frequently with a fork to keep meat crumbly, and cook until no longer pink, about 4 min. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
Prepare tomatoes, celery and carrot. Add to sausage along with seasonings and sugar. Stir frequently until vegetables start to soften, from 3 to 5 min. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom. Stir in milk and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, to develop flavour and thicken sauce slightly, about 15 min.
About 10 min before sauce is ready, add pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente, 8 to 10 min. Drain well and serve in large bowls. Top with sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 794, Protein 33g, Carbohydrates 106g, Fat 27g, Fibre 10g.