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bacon bison bolognese

Bacon Bison Bolognese

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices thick bacon, diced very finely
  • 1 lb ground bison, can substitute ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 rib celery, finely diced
  • 1 large carrot, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb ribbon-like pasta, such as fettucine or tagliatelle
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • In a deep saute pan, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat until it just begins to crisp. When it does, add the bison, crumbling with a wooden spoon. Brown nicely, then add the onion, celery, and carrot and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or so, then add tomato paste and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring. Add the white wine, bring to a simmer, and reduce by about half. Then add the broth and simmer for about 30 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente. Toss in the sauce and add butter. Mound into a shallow bowl and top with lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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