Bolognese Sauce

4 from 2 votes

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 20

Maturing Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: garlic, minced beef, onion, tomato ketchup, tomatoes

Servings: people

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Chief Cook and Bottle Washer

In a large saucepan gently fry the onion in the olive oil to soften, but not colour. When it has softened add the garlic
After 2 minutes add the mince and cook until fully browned all the way through
When the mince is fully browned add the tomato ketchup (there is no substitute and trust us you'll find ketchup in every professional kitchen whatever they say!) and mix thoroughly cooking until the oils just start to seep out of the ketchup
Blitz the tomatoes briefly in a food processer or with a hand blender and add them to the saucepan. (Tomato is the main flavour of this mince dish so get the best you can!)
Fill the can half way with water and add that to the pan along with the sugar, salt and pepper
Cook for at least an hour and taste regularly for seasoning. Once cooked leave for at least 24 hours to mature before serving with your favourite pasta, baked potato or however else you like your bolognese sauce!