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Started by Forty Rod, January 02, 2009, 02:34:24 PM

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Forty Rod

Misplaced a great beef bolognese recipe I got off a TV show about five or six years ago...don't remember which show.

Had roast beef slow cooked until it fell apart, whipping cream, mozzarella, penne pasta, maybe Italian tomato sauce, and a few other things, probably some spices. 

Easy to make and delicious, but I want to make sure I have all the ingredients before I dive in.

Suggestions and help are appreciated.
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Singing Bear

Hoi Forty.  Seems most recipes are easy enough.  Depending on time available, I'll either make the basic sauce from scratch or pour it out of a can or bottle.  I just add my own meat and milk and a few other ingredients. 

The recipes I found don't use much by way of Italian spices and herbs, but that can be adjusted to your taste. 
Most start with the trinity; carrots, celery and onions.  Then your basic can of diced or whole tomatoes and either a can of tomato sauce or paste.  Other "standard" ingredients include olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese and whole milk.  I've also seen variations where they add fresh basil or even fresh spinach, the later being my fave.  I got an overactive gall bladder so I also add a 1/4 tsp of baking soda to cut the acid.  Gotta watch that, though, as it can make the sauce too sweet.  I usually add back a bit of lemon juice.  Neutralizing the acid really helps me with acid reflux and heartburn.   Tomatoes are no longer friendly to me.   :-[  I also use 1/2 n 1/2 instead of heavy cream or the lighter whole milk.  Most recipes I've seen call for at least a cup of milk.  I use less, but it's all to taste anyway.

For meat, I've seen one recipe use canned corned beef.   :P  I prefer ground chuck, veal or lamb in a combo.  Fresh ground chicken is good too.  Shredded beef or pork makes for a good meaty sauce. 

Man, you got my mouth watering.  Think I'll run out to the market sometime today and whip some up for dinner.  :)

Don't know if this all helps, but it's how I make my bolognese sauce for pasta.   :)

Forty Rod

I think I'll go with what I already remember and add some Italian-type spices ( bunch of onion and garlic, and some oregano, a few others) and some tomato sauce.  It may not be what I'm looking for but it still sounds mighty good.

I appreciate the hint about lemon juice, S. B.  I have trouble with acid, too.
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