Spaghetti bolognese

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
1eachOnion, chopped
1poundsGround beef
1cupWhite wine
½cupMilk
teaspoonSalt
¾teaspoonPepper
pinchNutmeg
28ouncesCanned tomatoes, chopped
2eachesCloves garlic, minced
2tablespoonsTomato paste
1eachBay leaf
12ouncesSpaghetti
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1 EACH: CARROT AND STALK CEL

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium low heat. Cook onion, garlic, carrot and celery for 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook, stirring for 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Do not brown. Drain off fat. Pour in wine, cook over medium high heat, stirring until evaporated. Add milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook until milk has evaporated. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and bay leaf. Bring to boil.

Reduce heat to low, cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours, or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti for 8-10 minutes, or until tender but firm. Drain well. In warmed serving bowl, toss spaghetti with half of the sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan and chpped parsley to taste. Makes 4 servings. Origin: Canadian Living, October 1994. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Sept/94.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 09-30-94