Description
A rich and savory Bolognese sauce recipe that is perfect for topping pasta dishes. This hearty sauce is packed with flavor from a combination of meats, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely diced
Vegetable Mix:
- 1/2 onion, very finely diced
- 2 carrots, very finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, very finely diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
Other Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 28-ounce can San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 pound pasta, cooked
Instructions
- Prepare Meat and Vegetable Mix: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Remove from pan. Add beef, sausage, and pancetta; cook until no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in vegetables.
- Cook the Sauce: Add white wine, simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add thyme and bay leaf. Simmer over low heat for 1-2 hours.
- Finish and Serve: 15 minutes before serving, stir in milk and simmer. Toss cooked pasta in bolognese sauce before serving.
Notes
- For best results, finely dice all vegetables for a smoother sauce texture.
- Take time to finely chop the meat for a more blended sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
