Bolognese in the classic style

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 500 g minced meat
• 1 can of tomatoes, peeled
• 6 tomatoes, fresh
• 50 g bacon, diced
• 2 carrots
• ¼ celeriac
• 1 onion(s)
• 300 ml red wine
• 1 sprig(s) rosemary (up to 2 branches), alternatively oregano or thyme
• salt and pepper
• 75 g butter, cold

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 3 hours; Total time approx. 3 hours 20 minutes

Cut fresh tomatoes into eighths, and dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Fry the bacon in the pan. When the bacon is lightly seared, add the minced meat and cook. Once the meat is seared all over and has a nice brown color, add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pan. When the vegetables start to water, add the fresh tomato quarters. Mix everything together, sauté briefly, and deglaze with red wine. Add the canned tomatoes and 1-2 sprigs of rosemary (or, alternatively, oregano or thyme). The Bolognese now needs to simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, cut cold butter into pieces and add to the Bolognese. Bolognese goes well with spaghetti. Tip: If you have leftover Bolognese the next day, you can make a lasagna with it.