Sunday, February 1, 2009

Pasta Bolognaise

Another French recipe, but this time it doesn't call for a cup of heavy cream as a primary ingredient. Go figure. It's actually quite healthy.

Ingredients:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 or two cloves of garlic, chopped
  • Olive oil, sunflower oil, butter, or whatever
  • 1 small can of mushrooms, or some sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small can of tomato paste. Paste, not sauce.
  • Sugar
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Some kind of meat, like chopped ham
  • Pasta
Sauté the onion and garlic for a little while, add the mushrooms, and sauté for a little while more. Add the tomato paste and some water until you get a good consistency. Then add the herbs and spices. Cook for a while. Keep tasting to make sure you've got it right. Add the meat (it's precooked, right?) and heat through. Serve over pasta.