Easy Spaghetti Bolognese No Wine Food

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE (THE EASY WAY)

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablesppoon of the oil in a large frying pan. Add mince and cook until just lightly browned, drain in colander to remove excess fat.
• Put the remainder (1/2 tablespoon) of the oil in the pan and add onion, bacon and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the drained mince back inot the pan and cook for a further 3 minutes, or until well browned.
• Add the soup, stock, wine, ketchup or paste, bay leaf and oregano. Bring to the boil.
• Add salt and pepper to taste (if desired).
• Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over cooked spaghetti and top with parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley.
• Serve with crusty fresh bread or garlic bread.

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE WITH RED WINE

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.