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Classic Italian Ragu Bolognese Sauce
This authentic Ragu bolognese sauce (aka Ragu alla Bolognese) is a classic Italian recipe. It's perfect for Lasagna or Tagliatelle pasta.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 326 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 5 oz pancetta diced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup finely minced onion
- 1 cup Finely minced carrot
- 1 cup finely minced celery
- 2 lb ground brisket or skirt steak
- 1 cup red or white wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 pinches nutmeg
- 1 inch Parmesan rind
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 tbsp chopped parsley optional
- handful grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a heavy bottom pot over medium heat, add butter. Add pancetta and cook until crisp.
- When the pancetta release some fat and turn crisp, add the minced onion, carrot, and celery; cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Splash with wine and let it evaporate. Pour the beef stock and stir. Add the tomato paste, nutmeg, and Parmesan rind; stir well. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover with lid and simmer over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occationally.
- Add the milk and continue to simmer for another 30-45 minutes. Skim off the fat floating on top, if you desire. Add the fish sauce and adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Add parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese at last. Serve warm over Tagliatelle pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Potassium
799mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3050IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 799mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3050IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.