🍝 Bolognese Pasta with Beef Strips in Tomato Sauce and Grated Cheese
A flavorful twist on the Italian classic, made with generosity and love!

✨ Ingredients (serves 4)
For the sauce:

400g of beef (sirloin or strip steak, cut into thin strips)

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 small carrot, grated (optional, to add sweetness and body to the sauce)

5 ripe tomatoes, peeled (or 1 can of peeled tomatoes)

1 tablespoon of tomato paste

1/2 cup of water or homemade beef broth

1 teaspoon of brown sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

Fresh basil or oregano leaves to taste

For the pasta:

300g of pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)

Salt for the pasta water

Freshly grated Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese, to finish

🥄 Preparation Method
Season the beef strips with salt and pepper. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and sear the meat over high heat until well browned. Remove and set aside.

In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add the grated carrot and cook for 2 more minutes.

Add the chopped tomatoes (or canned), tomato paste, and the water or broth. Stir well.

Return the meat to the pan, reduce the heat, and let everything simmer gently, partially covered, for about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. The sauce will thicken and the flavors will deepen.

Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Finish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.

Toss the pasta with the sauce or serve with the sauce generously spooned over it. Finish with freshly grated cheese and more basil, if desired.

💡 Natacha’s Tip:
For an extra special touch, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end of the sauce to add shine and smoothness. Serve with a glass of light red wine or chilled grape juice for a complete and comforting meal.

💬 "Some days, all we need is a well-made bowl of pasta, served with care. This recipe is a hug in the form of food."

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