Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese - 'Goodfellas' Styl

Name: Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese - 'Goodfellas' Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb; 1 cup sun-dried tomato paste; 2 cups tomato puree; 1 tablespoon basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 small red onion; 2 cloves chopped garlic; 3 tablespoons red wine (or balsamic vinegar); 1 teaspoon strong mustard; 3 ounces smokey bacon; 1 stalk celery, short; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb
1 cup sun-dried tomato paste
2 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 small red onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
3 tablespoons red wine (or balsamic vinegar)
1 teaspoon strong mustard
3 ounces smokey bacon
1 stalk celery, short
4 teaspoons brown sugar
extra virgin olive oil

1
Fry onions briskly in a little oil.
2
Add mince and fry at high heat until brown.
3
(remove fat from pan).
4
Add the tomato puree and drop the heat to medium.
5
Stir in the sun dried tomato paste.
6
Add salt.
7
Add pepper.
8
Add garlic.
9
Add red wine.
10
Add mustard.
11
Simmer for 15 minutes.
12
Chop bacon into little pieces the size of croutons and fry in a little oil in a small frying pan until cooked.
13
Add bacon to bolognese.
14
Add chopped raw celery (no need to boil it).
15
Add brown sugar.
16
Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
17
Serve with your favorite pasta.

469

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb, 1 cup sun-dried tomato paste, 2 cups tomato puree, 1 tablespoon basil, and more.

Yes, Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese - 'Goodfellas' Style 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!

Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese - 'Goodfellas' Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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