Authentic Bolognese Sauce
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5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
657 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Authentic Bolognese Sauce
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Authentic Bolognese Sauce is one of the most comforting and delicious things you'll ever eat. A rich beef ragu made with pancetta, tomato and white wine and served with tagliatelle pasta. This traditional recipe is really simple to make at home with minimal prep work involved!
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Ingredients
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups ground beef (10.5 oz/300g)
- 1 cup pancetta (5.2 oz/150g)
- 1 medium carrot (50g)
- 1 medium celery (50g)
- 1 medium onion (50g)
- ½ cup low sodium chicken stock (120ml)
- ½ cup dry white wine (120ml)
- 1 cup crushed strained tomatoes (passata) (300g)
- 1 cup full fat milk (240ml)
- 1 lb Tagliatelle pasta (500g)
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Instructions
- Finely chop the carrot, celery, onion and pancetta.
- Heat the olive oil to a large pot and add the vegetables and pancetta, saute until the vegetables have softened but not browned (5-10 minutes).
- Next, add the beef and cook until browned then add the white wine and reduce by half.
- Add the strained tomatoes (passata) and stock and stir to combine. Cover the pot and simmer slowly for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours uncover and add the milk. Simmer the sauce uncovered for 1 hour. After cooking, taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
- To serve, add cooked tagliatelle pasta to the ragu and toss until thoroughly coated in the sauce, serve.
Notes
- Don't rush it - Let the ragu simmer low and slow this is not a recipe you can speed up in any way and still achieve the same beautiful and authentic flavours.
- Prep in advance - Like most sauces, this recipe tastes even better the next day so you can make it a day in advance and reheat it when you are ready to serve.
- Make homemade pasta - If you fancy going all out and making some fresh tagliatelle to serve with this then check out our homemade pasta recipe and guide.
- Avoid variations - To experience a true Bolognese sauce don't add any herbs (fresh or dried) or any other ingredients not stated in the recipe.
- Storage - Leftover sauce will keep well in the fridge for around 4 days or can be frozen in suitable containers. Thaw completely before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
657kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
541mg
(23%)
Potassium
937mg
(27%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3032IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 657 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 657kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 937mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3032IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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