Smoky Beef and Bacon Bolognese

Holy smokes. We've kicked this pasta up a notch, with serious barbecue flavour for a bold dinner that even sneaks a secret vegetable or two.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Australian, Creative

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings people

Calories 1144kcal

Author Wandercooks

Cost $20

Ingredients

750 g beef mince
4 slices bacon diced
500 g pasta fettuccine or spaghetti
1 brown onion
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
60 ml red wine
800 g diced tomatoes
1 carrot grated
1 zucchini grated
3 tbsp tomato paste
4 tbsp tomato sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp BBQ sauce
20 drops liquid smoke
2 tsp smoky paprika or more, to taste
salt and pepper to taste
oil for cooking

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Set a large saucepan of water over a high heat and bring to the boil.
Meanwhile heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the onions and garlic and stir fry until onions are translucent.
Add the minced beef and diced bacon and continue fry until browned.
Pour in red wine and cook until liquid evaporates. Reduce heat to a simmer.
Add the grated carrot and zucchini, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce. Stir through until well combined.
Gradually add the liquid smoke, smoky paprika, salt and pepper until you’re happy with the flavour. Continue to simmer on low.
Add the pasta into the pot of boiling water and cook according to packet directions.
When pasta is ready, place on serving dishes and top with the Smoky Beef and Bacon Bolognese sauce.

Notes

We cooked a big batch of this Bolognese because we were feeding 6 hungry people. If you’re cooking for a smaller number, we recommend freezing the rest for future lunch or dinnertime awesomeness.

Optional: Add your favourite fresh herbs for an extra depth of flavour. Basil, oregano or rosemary would work really well, but they’re not essential.

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