Bolognese

There is nothing quite like a big bowl of pasta with bolognese (meat) sauce…easy, delicious and the quintessential comfort food for this kitchen witch.

When I was little I can remember making a very “kid friendly” version of this dish. My mom would leave for night school and I was in charge of making dinner to be ready when my Dad got home. So I would brown the meat in a skillet, add a jar of “store bought” tomato sauce and some spices, let it simmer and make some pasta. When Dad got home, we would feast! I would even make some garlic toast and a salad (out of a bag) to go with it. I felt so fancy!

Here is a great, and still super easy recipe for a comfort food that is so much a staple in my home that I would be lost without it!

NOTE- Some bolognese sauces are made with carrots and cream for a sweet finish…. This is my traditional go-to meat sauce. I will post another creamy bolognese sauce in the future for those who want to try it.