Quick Bolognese

Serves: 6

Santiago Howell

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

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Spice

53

Sweetness

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Sourness

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Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Ground Veal

4.5 cup ounces

Ground Pork

1 cup

White Wine

Directions:

1

Soak the mushrooms: Place the porcini in warm water; soak for 15 minutes

2

Drain, reserving the liquid, then chop the porcini

3

Start a large pot of salted water boiling for your pasta

4

Saute the onions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat

5

Add the onions and cook gently to "sweat," about 2 minutes

6

Add the garlic and rosemary and cook for about a minute, or until the garlic is lightly browned

7

Add the veal and pork: Stir in the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon

8

Cook 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper

9

Add the mushrooms; cook for about 4 minutes to caramelize the meat

10

Meanwhile, boil the pasta

11

Finish the sauce: Add the wine and 2 tablespoons porcini juice; cook for 1 minute to evaporate

12

Add the stock and parsley; cook for 2 minutes

13

Add the marinara and 1/4 cup pasta cooking water; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes

14

Toss with cooked pasta and the parmesan

15

Garnish with more cheese

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Photograph by James Baigrie