Toffelli Spaghetti

Submitted By:
audreyod


Background Info:
My Italian grandmother's own spaghetti bolognaise. No. of Servings:
4 Preparation time:
35min(s) Course:
Main Cooking time:
1hr(s) 55min(s) Cooking Instructions:
Put 4lbs of Beef tomatoes into ice cold water and leave for 3 minutes, peel and put peel to one side for later, slice 2 large red onions thinly,
Bring 2 ltrs of water to the boil and add tomatoes and boil for 8 minutes then simmer with lid on, meanwhile... crush or blend tomatoes skins and add to simmering tomatoes,
Add dried Basil leaves, about 7 should do, 2 pinches of nutmeg, 2 cinnimon sticks and a handfull of fresh oregano, stir and simmer on a low heat for 1 hr and 55 minutes, adding water when necessary.

For a more meaty bolognaise just dry fry beef mince and add a pinch of ground pepper and rock salt and stir until golden brown and add to the tomatoe bolognaise after the tomatoes have simmered for at least 30 minutes...

Finally, bring another large pot of salted water to the boil and add bertolli long spaghetti and boil for 18 minutes, rinse with boiling water and serve on a large plate with the bolognaise poured generously into the middle of the spaghetti... ummmm, thanks Gran xxx