Description
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of this Classic Bolognese Sauce, also known as Ragù alla Bolognese. This hearty meat sauce is a staple in Italian cuisine and pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Serving:
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil and butter, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add meats and simmer: Brown ground beef and pork, simmer with milk and wine.
- Incorporate tomatoes and seasonings: Add tomatoes, tomato paste, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Simmer sauce for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve over pasta with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, stir in a splash of cream just before serving.
- This sauce tastes even better the next day and freezes beautifully.
- Serve with tagliatelle, pappardelle, or any wide pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
