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.

Heather Chappell
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This is the best spaghetti bolognese I've ever had. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I can't wait to make it again!


Leanna Ferrer
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti bolognese, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are perfectly cooked.


Cynthia
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This spaghetti bolognese is a delicious and hearty meal. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I served it with a side of garlic bread, and it was the perfect comfort food meal.


Clarissa Ruiz
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I'm a big fan of bolognese sauce, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy.


Khuki Aktar
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so flavorful and the meatballs are delicious. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.


Janine Mclymont
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This is the best spaghetti bolognese I've ever had. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I can't wait to make it again!


Spark powerYT
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were amazing. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy.


Liepa Jar
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This spaghetti bolognese is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet incredibly delicious. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I served it with a side of garlic bread, and it was the perfect comfort food m


M. Fiame
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I'm not a huge fan of bolognese sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are perfectly cooked. I especially loved the addition of red wine and cream, which gave the sauce a really velvety texture.


joseph okeyo
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Holy moly! This spaghetti bolognese is the real deal. It's so rich and flavorful, I felt like I was transported to a cozy Italian trattoria. The sauce is incredibly smooth and silky, with a perfect balance of herbs and spices. The meatballs are tende