Christmas Pasta Sauce *** (Pdfx51b)
1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil Small carrot;* Small onion;* Small celery stk;* Large garlic clove* 1 lb Italian sausage 1/3 lb Ground beef 6 1/2 oz Pancetta; diced 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts...
Ingredients
- 1/4cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3lbground beef
- 61/2 oz pancetta; diced
- 1/2tsp salt
- 1/2tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/4tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2cup dry red wine
- 1/2cup tomato paste
Directions
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1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil Small carrot;* Small onion;* Small celery stk;* Large garlic clove* 1 lb Italian sausage 1/3 lb Ground beef 6 1
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diced 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Freshly ground pepper 1/4 ts Freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 c Dry red wine 1/2 c Tomato paste 1 c Italian tomatoes
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chopped 2 tb Parsely * 1/2,1 oz dried porcini mushrooms * Finely chopped This is the other recipe I described
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According to the author, this ragu from Emilia Romagna is served by many Italians with the traditional pasta course at Christmas
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It is really good
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Soak the porcini in warm water for at least 1/2 hour
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Remove from the water, squeeze dry and chop
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Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole, heat the olive oil over moderate heat