For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be the girl who has an arsenal of classic recipes in her back pocket. The best chocolate cake, the most delicious chocolate chip cookies, and (perhaps most importantly) a really banging pasta sauce. I’ve long since mastered the aforementioned chocolate beauties (to no one’s surprise), but up until recently I had yet to find my go-to sausage bolognese. And then I found this guy. And everything changed. It’s one of those slam dunk recipes that you’ll turn to again and again (and perhaps even pass down to your own children). Yes, it’s THAT good. And don’t let the timeline scare you – it may need to simmer for 3 hours, but the prep work is minimal and then it’s super hands off. I tend to double or triple the recipe on a lazy Sunday and then freeze it for weeks to come! With photos from Heidi Lau, make sure you grab the recipe after the jump!
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Red Wine & Sausage Bolognese
2015-01-23 08:38:08
Serves 8
An easy, rich, hearty, pasta sauce recipe you didn't know you were missing from your life
4 italian sausages, casing removed and roughly chopped
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. dried basil
1 tbsp. dried thyme
¼ cup Kendall Jackson cabernet
2 tsp. fennel seeds
28 oz. good quality tomato sauce
¾ cup water
2-3 bay leaves
1 tbsp. sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion, green pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, until onion is translucent.
3. Toss in the garlic and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add your tomato, sausage, oregano, basil and thyme. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Toss in the Kendall Jackson red wine and stir.
6. Add fennel seeds, black pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Next, toss in the tomato sauce, water, bay leaves, sugar, and a generous pinch of salt. Add lid and bring to a slow boil. Stir, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours (the longer the better!)
8. Pour overtop your noodle of choice, top with freshly grated parmesan and enjoy!
Notes
It’s even better the next day, so feel free to prep the day before your dinner party, cover and place in the fridge, and simply heat it up when your guests arrive!
By Lark & Linen
Adapted from Food.com
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calories
315
fat
25g
protein
10g
carbs
13g
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Adapted from Food.com
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