Update on Bday food

[karohemd]

The meat sauce will be my own version of Bolognese and the veggie sauce will be a Stilton cream.

Robin, do you have a big enough pot for pasta?

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Bolognese a l'Ozzy

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

Ingredients for 2 or 3:
- a pound of mixed mince (50/50 Pork and Beef)
- one onion
- 3+ gloves of garlic (to taste)
- a green pepper, cut in fine strips
- a couple of jalapeno peppers/mild green chillies, sliced
- a large can of chopped tomatoes
- 1 tblsp concentrated tomato puree
- salt, pepper, oregano, fresh basil
- sour cream
- freshly grated Parmesan

I usually use a large wok.
Brown the meat in olive oil (extra virgin, of course), add the chopped onion and garlic and fry until soft. Add the peppers and mix them into the meat. Fill up with chopped tomatoes, add the tomato puree and reduce the heat. Season with salt, pepper and oregano and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, adding pasta water if necessary. Finish with a big dollop of sour cream.
Drain the cooked pasta and mix them thoroughly into the sauce.

Serve with freshly grated Parmesan (always use fresh, the packed stuff is vile, unless you're on a budget), chopped basil and a nice glass of Chianti, Bardolo or (if you can get some) Barbera.

Re: Bolognese a l'Ozzy

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

Er, me stupid, I forgot the shrooms

Add a good handfull of sliced button mushrooms and fry them with the meat before you add the tomatoes.