Pairing La Paloma Merlot
+ Beef Bolognese

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon pepper
  • 12oz. pancetta
  • (1) 8oz can of tomato poaste
  • 2.5 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 28 oz. San Marzano tomatoes
  • Hearty Italian wine
  • 4 cups of beef stock
  • 1 package of your favorite pasta

Most importantly – a bottle of Inversion 2022 La Paloma Merlot to pair this hearty dish with!

INSTRUCTIONS

Start by chopping 1 large onion, a couple of carrots, some celery ribs and 5 cloves of garlic. Throw it in a food processor until it’s finely pureed. Sautée it in a pan with a splash of olive oil and add 2 tablespoons of salt and 1/2 tablespoon of pepper. Let the flavors meld together for 15 minutes on medium heat. Add in a 12 oz. package of pancetta. Trader Joe’s pancetta for the win for this recipe. Add an 8 oz. can of tomato paste and simmer for 10 minutes.

Next, add 2.5 pounds of lean ground beef and cook until the meat is browned. Add 2 tablespoons of Italian Seasoning, a bay leaf and a 28 oz. can of San Marzano tomatoes. After having a glass, add in half a bottle of a hearty Italian wine. Let everything simmer for 20 minutes. Finally, to offset any bitterness, toss in 1 tablespoon of sugar and simmer for 1-2 hours (adding in beef broth/stock as it cooks down).

Cook that with your favorite pasta. I like pappardelle pasta as it really absorbs the sauce. Top it with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. If you like a little kick toss in a few red chili flakes..

Pair that with our new 2022 La Paloma Merlot. 

Boun Appetito from our family to yours!!