Bolognese Made by a Polish Girl !

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup chianti wine
• 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, chopped and divided in 1/2
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Italian spices
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4-8 fresh basil leaves
• 2 lbs tomato puree
• 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, skinned and diced
• 2 ounces tomato paste
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large heavy bottom pot on medium heat, heat up the olive oil, add the garlic, onion, pepper, carrot, celery, and mushrooms cook allowing them to soften about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Chianti and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add 1/2 the parsley, meats, mix everything together breaking up and cook over a gentle flame until the meat has changed color.

4. 4

   Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasonings, red pepper flakes, basil, tomato puree, diced tomatoes, and paste.

5. 5

   SIMMER gently for half an hour and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Be sure to stir not to burn this rich thick sauce.

6. 6

   If the mixture is dry add a little more olive oil, some vodka, or tomato puree. Serve over pasta, topped with parmesan cheese and remaining fresh parsley to garnish.