Smoked Chili Bolognese

Ingredients

Cooking Time: 30 Mins

• For the Sauce: 2 tbsp Auntie Rana's Smoked Chili Oil
  1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  2 cloves garlic (minced)
  1 carrot (finely diced)
  1 celery stalk (finely diced)
  500g ground beef
  ) 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
  1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  2 tbsp tomato paste
  1 tsp dried oregano
  1 tsp dried basil
   Salt and black pepper to taste
• For the Pasta: 300g spaghetti or tagliatelle
  Salt for boiling water
  1 tbsp Auntie Rana's Smoked Chili Oil (for tossing pasta)
• Optional Garnishes: Grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
• Seasoning: Salt and black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

• Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 2 tbsp of Auntie Rana's Smoked Chili Oil over medium heat.
• Sauté the Vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
• Sauté the Vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
• Brown the Meat: Add the ground beef or pork and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Add Auntie Rana's Smoked Chili Oil: Drizzle an additional 1 tbsp of Auntie Rana's Smoked Chili Oil into the mixture while the meat is browning to infuse extra smoky heat into the dish.
• Deglaze with Wine (Optional): Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to cook off the alcohol, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Build the Sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and basil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
• Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Toss the cooked pasta with 1 tbsp of Auntie Rana's Smoked Chili Oil for added flavor.
• Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the bolognese sauce, tossing to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve the desired consistency.
• Garnish: Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley for garnish.

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