Otway Pasta Company Bolognese Sauce
Rich, hearty, and endlessly versatile, this Bolognese sauce is a timeless classic made with love—and a little help from Otway Pasta Company. Built on a base of caramelised onion, garlic, and finely diced vegetables, this slow-simmered sauce is packed with depth and comfort, making it the perfect match for your favourite pasta.
Tender beef mince melds beautifully with passata, tomato paste, and a blend of herbs and spices, including a touch of cinnamon for a subtle warmth. Fresh parsley and basil stirred through at the end add a burst of brightness to balance the rich, savoury flavours. Whether ladled over spaghetti, baked into lasagne, or served in a big bowl with crusty bread, this Bolognese is a true staple worth mastering.
Ingredients
2 tbs olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely diced
1 red capsicum, finely diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
500g beef mince
700g passata
2 bay leaves
1 stick cinnamon (optional)
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 handful fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large frying pan on medium heat add 2 tbs olive oil. Once the oil is warm add the garlic and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent. Add celery, carrot and capsicum and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the tomato paste, fry the tomato paste for a minute or so. Stir the tomato paste through the vegetables. Add you mince and continue to cook until the mince is cooked through. Add tomato puree, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, salt and pepper to taste. Cook on a low simmer for at least ½ hour. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaves. Add the fresh herbs and stir to combine.
