Simple Pasta Bolognese

Create this new take on an old classic, and explore why many chefs are turning to fish sauce as their secret ingredient. While fish sauce may be a surprising choice in an Italian-inspired entrée, just a couple of tablespoons can add smooth and savoury taste to complete your pasta. A gluten and lactose free ingredient, fish sauce can also substitute for pantry staples like soy sauce and salt

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  yellow onion, finely diced
• 1  carrot, peeled and finely diced4
• 1  celery, finely diced
• 1  teaspoon  club house prepared minced garlic
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (796 ml) can crushed tomatoes
• 2  teaspoons  club house basil leaves
• 1⁄2 cup  whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons  thai kitchen fish sauce
• 2  teaspoons  club house parsley flakes

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink, crumbling with a spoon. Remove beef from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Add onion, carrot and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
3. Return beef to pan. Add tomato paste and stir well. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, milk and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add fish sauce, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Serve over cooked pasta with freshly grated parmesan.
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