BEST EVER Bolognese Sauce
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5.0
255 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
538 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
BEST EVER Bolognese Sauce
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We take some of the basics of traditional bolognese and then add a few twists to bump up the flavor even further. Layers and layers of flavor mingle together to create a depth and richness that will make your taste buds sing!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces pancetta or bacon , diced
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion , very finely chopped
- 1 large carrot , very finely chopped
- 1 large celery rib , very finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1/2 pound ground bulk pork sausage or plain ground pork (sausage will give even more flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup beef or veal consommé or broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 28 ounce can or jar Italian imported tomato puree or Italian imported stewed tomatoes crushed by hand
- 2 tablespoons ground dried porcini mushrooms (strongly recommend for incredible flavor)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until done (don't drain the bacon grease). Add the butter and the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook until softened, 5-7 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, veal, sausage and salt and cook until no pink remains. Add the milk, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the consomme, white and red wine, tomatoes and all remaining ingredients except for the parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Uncover and continue simmering on very low for another 2 hours. If the bolognese is too runny, uncover and simmer another 30 minutes or until sufficiently thickened. Stir in the parsley and simmer for another minute.
- Serve over pasta (fresh is best) with some freshly grated aged Italian cheese.
- Note: This sauce freezes well and can be used in any pasta dish, including lasagna.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
987mg
(41%)
Potassium
738mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2484IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 987mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2484IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
255 reviews
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