Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Bolognese sauce is a flavorful and filling dish made with meat, tomatoes, and herbs. With each bite, you can enjoy a rich blend of savory ingredients that’s inspired by classic Italian cooking.

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Course: Dinner

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 2 30

Total Time: 2 40

Servings:

Calories: 832.5kcal

Author: Liora

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion finely chopped
2 medium carrots finely chopped
2 celery stalks finely chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1 pound ground beef 85% lean
1 pound ground pork
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 cup dry white wine
1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft and lightly golden.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it smells fragrant.
Add the ground beef and ground pork. Break up the meat using a spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and browned.
Pour in the milk and let it simmer for around 5 minutes until mostly absorbed. Then add the white wine and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, and oregano. Bring everything to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot, leaving a small space for steam to escape.
Keep the sauce simmering on low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Stir once in a while. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a little water or chicken broth.
Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta like spaghetti or pappardelle. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if you like.

Notes

You can mix ground beef, pork, and veal for a more complex flavor.
Chopped sun-dried tomatoes can add a touch of tanginess.
Want a richer sauce? Try adding chopped pancetta or bacon with the meat.
For a smoother texture, blend the sauce using an immersion blender.
This sauce freezes well. Store it in a sealed container and freeze for up to 3 months.
If it gets too thick while cooking or reheating, simply add water or broth to loosen it.

Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

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