How to make a delicious Bolognese sauce with the Thermomix?
Discover a simple and effective way to make a tasty Bolognese sauce using your Thermomix food processor. Follow these step-by-step instructions to treat your guests to a traditional Italian dish full of flavor.
To prepare a delicious Bolognese sauce with the Thermomix, start by finely chopping the onion, garlic, carrots and celery.
Sauté in olive oil heated in the Thermomix bowl.
Add the minced meat and cook, then stir in the red wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, bay leaf and thyme.
Simmer for 30 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning and serve.
For a rich, flavorful Bolognese sauce, chop the vegetables and sauté in oil.
Add the minced meat, tomatoes, red wine, concentrate, salt and pepper.
Simmer and adjust seasoning.
For a tasty Bolognese sauce, chop vegetables and sauté.
Add the meat, tomatoes, red wine, stock, herbs and spices.
Simmer before serving.
Prepare a tasty Bolognese sauce by cooking the vegetables, then the meat with the tomatoes, red wine and spices.
Simmer and adjust the seasoning.
Serve hot with pasta.
Blend the vegetables, brown the meat and add tomatoes, wine and spices to create a delicious Bolognese sauce.
Simmer and serve with al dente pasta.
Steps for preparing a delicious Bolognese sauce with the Thermomix
Step | Instruction |
1. 🍅 | Add the peeled tomatoes to the Thermomix. |
2. 🧅 | Add the onion and garlic to the Thermomix and blend. |
3. 🥩 | Add the ground meat and brown. |
4. 🍅🍃 | Stir in tomato purée and aromatic herbs. |
5. 🕒 | Simmer over low heat for a few minutes. |
6. 🍝 | Serve the Bolognese sauce over fresh pasta. |
Ingredients required
For a tasty Bolognese sauce, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 500 g minced meat (beef or veal)
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 carrots
- 1 celery stalk
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 70 g tomato paste
- 150 ml red wine
- 150 ml beef broth
- 50 g olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig thyme
- Salt and pepper
Start by preparing the vegetables. Peel and finely chop the onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Use the Thermomix to chop finely and evenly. Next, heat the olive oil in the Thermomix bowl at 100°C, speed 1, for about 3 minutes.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots and celery to the bowl. Brown the mixture at 100°C, speed 1, for 5 minutes. Add the minced meat and cook for 10 minutes at 100°C, spoon speed, in the opposite direction, without the measuring cup.
Once the meat is well browned, add the red wine and cook for 5 minutes at 100°C, spoon speed, in the opposite direction. Then add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, bay leaf and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Leave to simmer for 30 minutes at 90°C, at spoon speed, in reverse. If the sauce seems too runny, prolong cooking for a few minutes without the measuring cup, until it reaches the desired consistency.
Your homemade bolognese sauce is ready to serve. You can accompany it with your favorite pasta, rice or even vegetable gratins for a complete, tasty meal.
Meat and herbs
To prepare a tasty and flavorful Bolognese sauce with your Thermomix, here are the ingredients and steps you need. This recipe combines the ease of use of the Thermomix with the authenticity of Italian cuisine.
- 500 g ground meat (beef or a mixture of beef and pork)
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 800 g crushed tomatoes (preferably fresh, if not canned)
- 70 g tomato paste
- 50 ml red wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pinch sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Start by preparing the vegetables and herbs. Peel and chop the onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Place them in the Thermomix bowl.
Blend the vegetables for 5 seconds on speed 5 until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula to bring the ingredients to the bottom.
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl. Fry the vegetables for 5 minutes at 100°C, speed 1, without the measuring cup to allow evaporation.
Then add the minced meat to the bowl. Cook at 100°C, speed 1, reverse for 5 minutes, using the whisk to prevent the meat from sticking together.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, bay leaf, pinch of sugar, salt and pepper. Blend for 20 seconds at speed 3, reverse.
Simmer the sauce for 40 minutes at 100°C, speed 1, reverse. Don’t forget to put the cooking basket in place of the measuring cup to avoid splashing while allowing the sauce to reduce.
Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Vegetables
To make a tasty Bolognese sauce with your Thermomix, here’s what you’ll need:
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 800 g crushed tomatoes
- 70 g tomato paste
- 100 ml red wine
- 50 ml water
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 bouquet garni
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Start by peeling and cutting theonion,garlic, carrot and celery stalk into small pieces. Place them all in the Thermomix bowl.
Adjust the settings to blend the vegetables. Choose speed 5 for about 5 seconds. Then add a tablespoon ofolive oil and sauté at 100 degrees, speed 1, for 5 minutes.
Then add the minced meat and set your Thermomix to speed 2, 100 degrees, for 5 minutes for even cooking.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine,water, bouillon cube, bay leaves, bouquet garni and salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer at 90 degrees, speed 1, for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
Finally, remove the bouquet garni and bay leaves before serving this delicious Bolognese sauce with pasta or any other accompaniment of your choice.
Spices and seasonings
To prepare a delicious Bolognese sauce with the Thermomix, you will need to gather the following ingredients:
- 500 g ground meat (beef or a mixture of beef and pork)
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot
- 400 g tinned crushed tomatoes
- 50 g tomato paste
- 100 g red wine
- 200 g vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch nutmeg
With these ingredients and seasonings, you’re ready to make a tasty and flavorful Bolognese sauce with your Thermomix.
Preparation steps
To make a Bolognese sauce with your Thermomix, first gather the necessary ingredients: minced meat, tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, red wine and bouquet garni.
Start by peeling and roughly chopping the onions, carrots and celery. Place them in the Thermomix bowl and blend for 5 seconds on speed 5.
Add a littleolive oil and sauté the vegetables. Program for 5 minutes, Varoma temperature, spoon speed.
Now add the minced meat to the Thermomix bowl and fry for 8 minutes, still at Varoma temperature and spoon speed.
Add the crushed tomatoes, red wine, bouquet garni and mincedgarlic. Blend for 10 seconds at speed 3.
Let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes at 100°C, in simmering mode, with the cooking basket on the bowl lid to avoid splashing.
At the end of cooking, check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. If you want an even smoother sauce, you can blend again for a few seconds at speed 5.
Meat preparation
To begin, finely chop one onion and two cloves of garlic. Place them in the Thermomix bowl and blend for 5 seconds on speed 5. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
Add a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic at 100°C for 3 minutes, setting the speed to spoon and using the reverse function to avoid over-chopping the ingredients.
Add 500g of minced beef to the bowl and cook for 10 minutes at 100°C, still in reverse and on spoon speed. This step browns the meat and makes it more flavorful.
Then add 400g of crushed tomatoes, a tablespoon of tomato paste, 100ml of red wine, half a teaspoon of salt, a pinch of pepper, a pinch of sugar and a bay leaf. Blend for 5 seconds at speed 3.
Simmer the Bolognese sauce for 40 minutes at 100°C, always at spoon speed and in reverse. Remember to remove the measuring cup to allow the sauce to reduce properly and develop its full flavour.
Be sure to taste the sauce as it cooks, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can also add a few fresh herbs like basil or oregano for an extra touch of flavor.
When the sauce is ready, serve it over al dente pasta, accompanied by freshly grated Parmesan. This recipe is ideal for a convivial meal, and will appeal to young and old gourmets alike.
Cooking vegetables
To begin preparing this Bolognese sauce with your Thermomix, start by chopping an onion, a carrot and a stalk of celery. Place them in the Thermomix bowl. Chop the vegetables for 5 seconds at speed 5. This ensures the ideal consistency for even cooking.
Add 30 g olive oil to the bowl containing the chopped vegetables. Sauté for 5 minutes at 120°C on speed 1. This step is crucial for bringing out the flavors of the vegetables and creating a rich, aromatic base for the sauce.
Then add 400 g of beef mince to the bowl. Cook for 8 minutes at 100°C, reverse, speed 1. This gentle cooking process ensures that the meat is well seared, but does not crush it, which could alter the final texture of your bolognese.
Add 800g of crushed tomatoes with a tablespoon of tomato paste, 50g of milk, a bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste. Program to cook for 30 minutes at 100°C, reverse, speed 1. If the sauce is too runny, you can extend the cooking time by a further 10 minutes on varoma without the measuring cup, to allow the excess liquid to evaporate.
For an extra touch of finesse, add 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking. Leave the sauce to rest for a few minutes before serving with fresh pasta or spaghetti al dente. Enjoy your meal!
Mixing and final cooking
To prepare a delicious Bolognese sauce with the Thermomix, start by gathering your ingredients. You’ll need :
- 500 g minced meat (beef or a mixture of beef and pork)
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 1 celery stalk
- 2 garlic cloves
- 50 g olive oil
- 1 can peeled tomatoes (400 g)
- 70 g tomato paste
- 150 g red wine
- 150 g milk
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper
Chop the onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Place them in the Thermomix bowl and chop for 5 seconds at speed 5.
Next, add the olive oil to the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Fry for 4 minutes at 120°C, speed 1.
Then add the minced meat to the bowl. Program another 8 minutes, 120°C, spoon speed. Don’t forget to scrape the sides of the bowl during cooking to ensure even cooking.
Add the peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, milk, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Mix well with a spatula.
Program for 40 minutes at 100°C, simmering speed, replacing the measuring cup with the cooking basket on the lid. This trick allows excess liquid to evaporate while avoiding splashes.
At the end of cooking, remove the bay leaves. Stir the sauce well to check its consistency. If it’s too runny, you can reduce it for a few extra minutes at 100°C, simmering speed without the cooking basket.
Your homemade bolognese sauce is now ready to enjoy with pasta, rice or even vegetables. Enjoy your meal!
A: To make a Bolognese sauce with the Thermomix, you’ll need minced meat, onion, carrot, celery, tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper.
A: To prepare a Bolognese sauce with the Thermomix, start by chopping the onion, carrot and celery. Brown the minced meat in the Thermomix, then add the chopped vegetables. Then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
A: Using the Thermomix, you can prepare a Bolognese sauce in about 30 minutes, making it a quick and easy recipe for a tasty meal.
A: Yes, you can store Bolognese sauce made with the Thermomix in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for a few days, and can also be frozen for later use.