Hearty Horse Bolognese

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 lb horse meat, ground
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 bay leaves
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1 lb pasta, cooked according to package directions
• for serving Parmesan cheese

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the horse meat and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
2. 2.Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3.Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. 4.Add the crushed tomatoes, red wine, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
5. 5.Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
6. 6.Remove the bay leaves from the sauce and discard. Serve the sauce over the cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you can't find horse meat, you can substitute ground beef or pork.
• chevron_rightLeftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.