REALLY RICH SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE - 'GOODFELLAS' STYLE

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Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese - 'goodfellas' Style image

In Goodfellas the movie, (and Casino) they love their rich meat sauces, (unlike the fairly bland British varion of Bolognese). The finished recipe should look a rich red colour. Don't bother with this unless you have sun dried tomatoes.

Provided by Felix4food

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h50m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb
1 cup sun-dried tomato paste
2 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 small red onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
3 tablespoons red wine (or balsamic vinegar)
1 teaspoon strong mustard
3 ounces smokey bacon
1 stalk celery, short
4 teaspoons brown sugar
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Fry onions briskly in a little oil.
  • Add mince and fry at high heat until brown.
  • (remove fat from pan).
  • Add the tomato puree and drop the heat to medium.
  • Stir in the sun dried tomato paste.
  • Add salt.
  • Add pepper.
  • Add garlic.
  • Add red wine.
  • Add mustard.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Chop bacon into little pieces the size of croutons and fry in a little oil in a small frying pan until cooked.
  • Add bacon to bolognese.
  • Add chopped raw celery (no need to boil it).
  • Add brown sugar.
  • Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta.

Martha Obeng
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.


Mahr Qamar
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This recipe looks delicious!


Julian Bravo
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Teye Junior
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This recipe is a keeper!


Ghaleb Hammoud
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I'm not a big fan of spaghetti bolognese, but this recipe changed my mind.


Abdul Shaheer
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This is the best spaghetti bolognese I've ever had!


Omoba Adeleke
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It was delicious!


Indiphile Sigcau
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This is a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Daniel frank Mwakyoma
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


hd gaga hd agag
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This is my favorite spaghetti bolognese recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Helmi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the sauce and the pasta.


Julie Burton
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This recipe is a winner! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked al dente. I highly recommend it.


Tlotliso Nhakane
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


MD Milon Sarkar
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This is my go-to spaghetti bolognese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Diamond Sophie
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The sauce is incredibly rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kha Faziii
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the hearty, flavorful sauce and the tender pasta. Definitely a keeper recipe.


Peesho Afridi
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This is the best spaghetti bolognese recipe I've ever tried! The sauce is so flavorful and rich, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.