Bloody Mary Bolognese Recipe

Name: Bloody Mary Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped (if you want less spice just add 1/2 the chili); 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; ½ cup red wine or ½ cup beef broth; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 lb penne pasta; sharp cheddar cheese, grated, to serve

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 red chili pepper, finely chopped (if you want less spice just add 1/2 the chili)
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ cup red wine or ½ cup beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 lb penne pasta
sharp cheddar cheese, grated, to serve

1
Heat the oil in a pan, then add the onion, garlic, celery and chili.
2
Cook gently for 5-10 mins until soft.
3
Up the heat and throw in your beef.
4
Cook until just coloured, then add the Worcestershire sauce, red wine or broth and tinned tomatoes.
5
Slowly cook the bolognese for 30 mins-1 hr - depending how much time you have, but longer will taste better.
6
Boil some water, add in your pasta and cook according to pack instructions.
7
Drain, then throw the pasta into the pan with the sauce and mix it all together.
8
Dish up and serve with lashings of grated cheese over the top.
9
Heaven!

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bloody Mary Bolognese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bloody Mary Bolognese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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