Spaghetti Bolonaise

A traditional favorite in my family is our Spaghetti Sauce, the recipe has been handed down at least 3 generations from my grandmother Bernadette and each family member makes it a little differently (sometimes each time), but it never fails to be delicious!

Start with some great ingredients!

I use;
1 lb ground Beef (70/30 or 80/20)
1 lb ground Italian Sausage
1 Medium Yellow Onion
A small can of Tomato Paste
A Regular Can of Tomato Sauce (or Diced Tomatoes)
1 Bell Pepper (or about 5 celery stalks)
Parsley, Oregano, Fennel Seed, Celery Seed, Salt, Pepper, Crushed Garlic (to taste)
2 cups of sliced mushrooms

First, mix all your herbs and spices in a small bowl

Then Do the Same with your Onion and Bell Pepper

In a large pot ( I use a stovetop Wok), brown your sausage and Ground Beef until they start swimming in their fat

Then Stir in your herbs and spices and continue to brown the meat

When the meat has all broken down and cooked all the way through add your vegetables

Sweat the vegetables a bit before adding tomato sauce and paste

PROTIP: Punch a few holes in the bottom of the paste can to allow all of the paste to come out without having to scrape the can!

After it's all stirred together, add mushrooms and simmer for 2-3 hours

PROTIP If you don't like hovering over the stove a crockpot is your friend!

After it's done simmering simply ladle it over your favorite pasta or enjoy with a good chunk of bread!

Bon Appetit!