Bloody Mary Bolognese

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped (if you want less spice just add 1/2 the chili)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 lb penne pasta
• sharp cheddar cheese, grated, to serve

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a pan, then add the onion, garlic, celery and chili. cook gently for 5-10 mins until soft.
• 2 up the heat and throw in your beef. cook until just coloured, then add the worcestershire sauce, red wine or broth and tinned tomatoes. slowly cook the bolognese for 30 mins-1 hr - depending how much time you have, but longer will taste better.
• 3 boil some water, add in your pasta and cook according to pack instructions. drain, then throw the pasta into the pan with the sauce and mix it all together. dish up and serve with lashings of grated cheese over the top. heaven!