SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE WITH RED WINE

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This is an adaptation of a recipe by Ainsley Harriott. My husband usually doesn't like pasta but he finishes this before me and asks for more! It is slightly decadent in that it uses a bottle of red wine but is very good!

Provided by barb63

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

500 g minced beef
750 ml red wine, whatever you prefer
1 teaspoon dried herbs
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 onion, chopped
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 (500 g) packet spaghetti
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
parmesan cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Place the minced meat, red wine, mixed herbs and salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight or all day.
  • Heat oil in pan.
  • Stir fry onion and garlic until soft.
  • Add red wine mixture, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, sweet chili sauce and chili flakes.
  • Bring to the boil then simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture resembles traditional bolognese consistency.
  • (it will be much darker colour than usual).
  • Cook the spaghetti as mentioned on the packet.
  • At the last minute, stir the chopped parsley through the sauce.
  • Add sauce to the drained spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve with a nice glass of red.

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