Spaghetti Bolognaise from In the Mix

[Halex]

Made this today in the hope of finding a recipe where the mixture of the mince is still good.

I used 500g mince & not the beef steak & pork fillet as in the recipe. I Omitted the star anise & the orange rind, I wanted to try & make it as close to regular bolognaise as I could.

This worked out well, the quantties are great as it makes a full TM bowl  full of sauce.

The texture of the mince has been the best to date with many attempts to make bolognaise sauce.

It took about 45 mins to cook, mince added towards the end.

Next time I woud add fresh herbs, but all in all a winner for an easy bolognaise sauce.

I dont think I will ever find one that is as good as stove top or slow cooking.

I will certainly be making this again.

Easy. Recommend you give it go

H

[dede]

Where is this recipe from Hally (I'm guessing it's a book I don't have )

[judydawn]

I've added it to Hally's review Mandi - In the Mix.

[dede]

Thank Judy, I though it would be a book I don't have. Although my sister has it, might see if I can borrow it

[Halex]

Dede check your pm
H

[Merlin]

I've made this one as well- the first time I did it exactly as written and didn't like the  star anise flavour at all- in fact I thought it a somewhat strange ingredient for bolognese. My family still ate it. I have made it since without the star anise and the next time adding a small amount of lemon peel which is the way my mum  used to make it- I actually think the lemon adds to the flavour enormously. Overall it is a great recipe - were it not for the star anise I would give it 5/5 but I give it 4.5/5. I definitely don't prefer the star anise in this one e en though I use it  in a lot of other recipes, usually Asian dishes,

[dede]

Dede check your pm
H

Thanks Hally

[Halex]

Merlin, yes I think its a good recipe to have. I love the way it makes so much with 500g meat. What meat do you use? Might try the lemon next time.

I looked at this book & thought it wasnt really kid friendly, however this recipe is good.

Any other family friendly meals in the book?

H

[Merlin]

Hally- I have to admit that the only one I have only done out of this book is the spag bol for the kids - the rest that I have done seem more dinner partyish to me.  Is there such a word?
In terms of the meat I always use half veal mince/ half pork mince.

[Halex]

Yes thats what I thought. Which is why I ddnt buy it. We dont have dinner parties, we do bbqs in the summer & bring a dish in the winter. Normally something kids will eat as we all have little kids.

It is nice though to make other food, but that for us is normally spicy food.

I do love the way it makes so much sauce,  i love to have individual portions in the freezer for ds when we are having spicy food. I freeze  it with the spaghetti, easy quick meal for ds.

I will try the meat in the recipe  but had the beef mince out & it worked well.

H

[DizzyGirl]

I agree Hally. I didn't buy the book as DS is a fussy eater and we don't entertain much as we live too far away from our town friends.

[dede]

Well I'm glad I didn't buy it either. Will borrow from my sister for a squiz

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Anytime you would like to send me a PM too I would love to hear from you Hally. 

[Halex]

I have added 2 tsp of catamelised garlic paste to this. Also added, parsley, oregano & basil from the garden

Tossed it through my wok, added all sauce. DEVINE

Serving it with home made fettucini & shaved parmesan on top.

Top Restaurant Quality.

H

[judydawn]

This must be Dani's Spaghetti Bolognaise recipe from In the Mix. I don't know if it is word for word or not.