Jamie Oliver’s Bolognese Sauce | Thermomix Recipe
Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes | Serves: 6-8 | Recipe Category: Classic Sauce | Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 220 kcal | Fat: 12 g | Carbs: 8 g | Protein: 18 g
A Flavor Explosion with Jamie Oliver’s Bolognese Sauce 🇮🇹✨
Who doesn’t love a comforting plate of pasta topped with a generous helping of bolognese sauce? This recipe, inspired by the finest Italian traditions and given a creative twist by Jamie Oliver, elevates the bolognese experience to a whole new level. Using the Thermomix makes it easy to achieve perfection without a lot of fuss!
What sets this bolognese apart? It’s all about the perfect balance of fresh vegetables, rich tomatoes, and aromatic rosemary. Ideal for a family dinner or to impress your guests, this sauce is as versatile as it is delicious. Get ready to turn simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients 🛒
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1.76 oz (50 g) celery
- 3.5 oz (100 g) onion
- 2.5 oz (70 g) carrot
- 1.76 oz (50 g) pancetta or smoked bacon
- 2.7 tbsp (40 g) extra virgin olive oil
- 1.1 lb (500 g) ground meat (mix or your choice)
- 1 tsp concentrated sun-dried tomato purée
- 14 oz (400 g) canned tomatoes
- 1 can of water (fill the empty tomato can for measurement)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions 🥄🍅
1. Prepare the rosemary and vegetables:
- Add the rosemary needles to the Thermomix bowl and chop for 1 second on Turbo. Set aside.
- Clean and roughly chop the celery, onion, and carrot into large chunks. Place in the bowl and chop for 5 seconds on Speed 5. Remove and set aside.
2. Chop the pancetta:
- Without washing the bowl, add the pancetta or smoked bacon and chop for 3 seconds on Speed 5. Remove and set aside.
3. Start the sautéing process:
- Without washing the bowl, pour in the olive oil and add the chopped rosemary. Heat for 2 minutes at 120ºC on Speed 1.
- Add the pancetta and sauté for 3 minutes at 120ºC on Speed 1.
4. Cook the meat:
- Add the ground meat to the bowl, breaking it apart with your hands to prevent clumps. Cook for 10 minutes at 120ºC on Speed 1, left rotation, with the measuring cup removed to allow browning and evaporation.
5. Add the vegetables:
- Incorporate the vegetables you set aside (celery, onion, and carrot). Cook for 10 minutes at 100ºC on Speed 1, left rotation.
6. Add the tomatoes and finish the cooking:
- Add the sun-dried tomato purée, canned tomatoes, and water (using the empty can to measure).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 40 minutes at 100ºC on Speed 1, left rotation. If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the measuring cup and place the basket on top to allow steam to escape.
7. Adjust and serve:
- At the end of cooking, taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve hot over your favorite pasta, garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese if you like.
Professional Tips 👨🍳✨
- Choose Quality Meat: Opt for a mix of beef and pork for a richer and juicier flavor.
- Enhance the Flavor: If you can’t find sun-dried tomato purée, regular tomato paste works in a pinch, but the former brings a deeper taste.
- Creative Variations: This sauce isn’t just for pasta—use it as a base for lasagna, in stuffed pastry, or even on bruschetta!
- Storage: Freeze this sauce in individual portions so you have a quick meal ready for any occasion.
This delicious bolognese sauce recipe is sure to become a family favorite, blending Italian tradition with the ease of your Thermomix. Enjoy this quick and easy recipe ideal for family dinners or impressing your guests!
