This cheat’s Bolognese is a dream

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 30 Minutes

• 2 T Italian extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 x 70 g can Woolworths Soffritto Paste
• 500 g free-range beef mince
• 1 x 400 g can whole red baby plum tomatoes in tomato juice
• 1 x 200 ml jar Woolworths Crushed Tomatoes with Parmigiano Reggiano
• 500 g pappardelle pasta, cooked al dente
• 50 g Grana Padano, grated
• 70 g Woolworths Speck, fried
• Basil pesto, for serving
• Fresh basil leaves, to garnish
• Italian extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant. Increase the heat and fry the beef mince until golden. Add the soffritto paste and cook for 2 minutes until all the meat is coated.
2. Add the canned tomatoes and half the jar of crushed tomatoes. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 20–25 minutes.
3. Toss the pasta through the sauce, garnish with grated Grana Padano, crispy speck, basil pesto, fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
4. Serve with a side salad of ripe, sliced heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto crudo, fresh basil leaves and rocket. Drizzle with Italian extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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