Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients:

·      Fresh or dry Fettuccine or Spaghetti

·      Ground beef (in my case – cooking for one or two – 0.5 lb)

·      Salt pork or pancetta

·      1 onion

·      1  20oz. can of Marinara Sauce (I swear by Scarpetta brand products)

·      salt and pepper to taste

·      1 pinch of cayenne pepper and garlic powder each for an extra kick

Directions:

Start up by heating the pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Mince one onion and cook in the pan until softened. Cut pancetta into small pieces (about 2-3 table spoons) and add to the pan. Cook with the onions until the pork reduces in size and begins to turn golden color. Add ground beef and, as it is being cooked, separate and mix it with the spatula to create even consistency. When the meat is thoroughly cooked, add marinara sauce. Heat until boiling, add salt, pepper, garlic and cayenne pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and set aside. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water (3-5 minutes for the fresh pasta and 8-10 minutes for the dry option). 

Lay the pasta out on the plate, pour the Bolognese sauce over and indulge! I always add a sprinkle of my favorite cheese just for the overkill!