Bolognese is a family favourite – a deceptively simple recipe with a few tricks to really bring out the intense flavours.
Ingredients
Servings
- 500 g venison mince
- 1 stick of celery, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp tomato concentrate
- 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup red wine
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Recommended toppings
parsley, finely chopped
zest and lemon juice
olive oil
parmesan, grated
pepper, cracked
flakey salt
Servings
- 500 g venison mince
- 1 stick of celery, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp tomato concentrate
- 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup red wine
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Recommended toppings
parsley, finely chopped
zest and lemon juice
olive oil
parmesan, grated
pepper, cracked
flakey salt
Bolognese
Mix the tomato paste with the vegetables, rosemary and a little oil. Fry this off in a wide bottomed pot on a medium heat.
When it has started to brown off a little add the ground venison. Make sure to keep the heat on so as to seal the meat rather than boil it.
When the meat has sealed add the wine, cook a little longer to release the alcohol and reduce the liquid and then add stock.
Pop the lid on leaving a small crack for steam to escape and cook for at least an hour or as long as you like/can wait.
Pasta
Prepare and cook your favourite pasta. Spaghetti is recommended.
Topping
Combine all topping ingredients.
To serve
Warm the bolognese in a pan and add the freshly cooked pasta and combine well.
Here are some tips to help with this recipe
How can I enhance the flavour?
A dash of olive oil helps to enhance the flavour while frying the tomato paste with the vegetables caramelises in the pot to add richness and depth to the flavour.
What can I do if the mince dries out?
If the Bolognese is dry at the end of cooking, add a little of the cooking water from the pasta to loosen it.
What can I add to the bolognese as a topping?
Venison loves citrus notes so try the recommended mix of toppings or a gremolata.
