Fettucini with Bolognese Sauce

It was a busy weekend with so many outings but I managed to conjure up a classic pasta dish from Bologna. This reminds me of one Italian Football player playing for Bologna in Series A years back - Nicola Ventola. No connection with pasta here - just something I can relate to when it comes to the name Bologna - Bolognese. I've to say the family is used to having my better half cooking pasta for them. She isn't inclined to cooking but I must say her pasta is always consistent & pretty good. So, there's a little competition at hand :)

½ kg Minced Beef RM11.00
Fresh Chopped Tomatoes RM3.00
Fresh Chopped Mushrooms
(not button mushrooms from the can) RM4.00
Tomato Puree/Sauces RM6.00
Garlic
Onions
Glass of Red Wine
1 Pack Fettucini RM5.00
Dried Basil/Oregano

For the base , sweat the onions/garlic with olive oil in a pan & add the minced beef. Sprinkle salt & pepper to taste. Add the mushrooms/fresh tomatoes/puree & a glass of full bodied wine. Simmer for 15 minutes. Don't forget to add some herbs - basil & oregano. Also add a little bit of butter & parmesan cheese (cheddar as alternative). Cook it for another 30 minutes on low heat. At the same time, boil pasta for 20 minutes with lots of salt & a little olive oil to prevent the pasta from sticking when you drain it out.

Finally toss pasta with sauce & grate fresh parmesan cheese before serving.

Verdict:
My missus ended up seating on the toilet bowl .
She ate too fast - too yummy I suppose :)

Serves 5

Total cost, RM30.00 tops.

Chicken Fettucini with Tomatoes & Mushroom Sauce

I've been meaning to do a pasta dish for a while now & I finally got to do it. It's the simplest of dish which took me 15 minutes tops.

Boil fettucini with plenty of salt (enough for 2).
Cut chicken breast in small cubes.
Cut mushrooms/tomatoes in pieces.
Sauce - homemade tomato/mushroom sauce
or sauce from Alfredros/Ragu/Reego/etc.
Salt & Pepper
Butter
Cheese (preferably parmesan)
Cut Onions
Olive Oil
Dry (fresh) Parsley

Olive oil in frying pan then add onions/chicken.
Saute till meat turns white & tender.
Add mushroom/tomatoes & sauces/butter,
then add salt & pepper to taste.
Lower heat & simmer till sauce thickens.
Toss with pasta & sprinkle with cheese.

Will love to do this more!