Bolognese-Style Meat Sauce Pasta

A rich and savory bolognese-style meat sauce featuring ground pork or beef, ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and a touch of whole milk for a velvety finish.

Ingredients

• 300 g minced pork or beef
• 2-3 small tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• to taste minced garlic
• 2 spoons light soy sauce
• 1 spoon oyster sauce
• a dash black pepper
• 2 spoons sugar
• 1 spoon chicken essence
• a dash garlic herb seasoning
• 4 spoons whole milk
• 200 g pasta
• to taste salt
• as needed cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1Grind the meat

   

   Add 300 grams of minced meat, such as pork or beef, into a food processor or grinder to ensure the texture is fine and even for the bolognese sauce.

   Tip: If you dont have a meat grinder at home, you can easily ask your local butcher to grind the meat for you.
2. 2Slice the onion

   

   Place a peeled and rinsed medium onion on a wooden cutting board and slice it into pieces before dicing.

   Tip: Trim the ends and rinse the onion thoroughly before cutting to ensure cleanliness.
3. 3Cut the tomatoes

   

   Slice 2 to 3 small, rinsed tomatoes into small chunks on the wooden cutting board.

   Tip: If you prefer to remove the tomato skin, you can score the tomatoes and blanch them in hot water to peel it off easily.
4. 4Mince the garlic

   

   Smash the garlic cloves with a knife blade and then chop them finely into minced garlic.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of garlic according to your personal taste preference.
5. 5Sauté the garlic

   

   Heat a pan with cold oil, add the minced garlic, and stir until it becomes fragrant.

   Tip: Starting with cold oil helps prevent the garlic from burning too quickly.
6. 6Sauté the onions

   

   Add the diced onions into the pan with the fragrant garlic and sauté them together until aromatic.

   Tip: Keep stirring to ensure the onions soften evenly without burning.
7. 7Add tomatoes to the pan

   

   Add the diced tomatoes into the pan along with the sautéed onions and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt to help draw out the moisture from the tomatoes.

   Tip: Adding salt right after adding the tomatoes helps break them down faster by releasing their natural juices.
8. 8Cook the minced meat

   

   Once the tomato and onion mixture has softened and thickened, add the minced meat into the pan. Stir and cook until the meat changes color completely.

   Tip: Break up any clumps of meat with your spatula so it blends evenly into the vegetable base.
9. 9Mix in cooked pasta

   

   Add the boiled pasta directly into the rich meat sauce and toss well to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the savory flavor.

   Tip: Toss the pasta on low heat for a minute so it absorbs the sauce thoroughly.

Storage & Reheating

Burn It Off

Frequently Asked Questions