Ingredients
- • 4 smoked streaky rashers
- 500g of beef mince
- 500g of pork mince
- 3 large onions
- 4 carrots
- 4 sticks of celery
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 4 heaped tbsp of oregano
- 800g Passata
- Fresh basil
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Salt/ Pepper
Spaghetti Bolognese is a tried and tested recipe favourite for many Irish families. Guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face, even the chef!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Finely chop all the veg.
Step 2
Cut the streaky rashers up into lardons.
Step 3
Add the lardons to an oiled pot and brown, once cooked add the oregano.
Step 4
Add the finely chopped onions, carrots and celery to the pot. Place a lid over the pot and let the veg soften, stirring every 30 seconds.
Step 5
Once the veg has softened you can add your meat mix. This may need to be done in batches, depending on the size of the pot.
Step 6
Once all your meat is added and slighted browned, add the chopped up stalks from the basil leaf.
Step 7
Lastly add the passata and a drop of water, don’t panic if it looks quiet watery this will reduce down during the cooking.
Step 8
Let the Bolognese cook for 1 hour, allowing all the flavours to combine and the sauce to reduce.
Step 9
Serve with spaghetti adding grated parmesan and basil leaves on top.