Homemade Bolognese sauce
User Reviews
4.4
159 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Bolognese sauce
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A rich, meat-based sauce to be served over polenta or freshly made pasta.
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Ingredients
- 6 6 oz. ground beef
- 6 6 oz. ground veal
- 1 1 28 oz can san Marzano tomatoes crushed
- 3 3 oz. thinly sliced pancetta
- 2 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 2 medium onions
- 2 2 carrots peeled
- 2 2 celery stalks
- 1/2 1/2 cup dry red or white wine
- 3 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1 sprig of fresh rosemary finely chopped (optional)
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Instructions
- To begin, use a kitchen knife to finely chop the celery, carrots and onion. Cut them equally in size to allow for even cooking.
- In a large pot, add the extra virgin olive oil. Warm on the stove over medium heat.
- Add the celery, carrots and onion to the pot. Cook over low heat until soft (approximately 12 minutes), occasionally stirring with a wooden spoon. If you use the rosemary, add it here and stir for a further minute.
- Add the pancetta and cook until the fat is released. Add tomato paste and cook, mixing until fully incorporated with the pancetta, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the veal and beef, sauté, breaking up the ground meat with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir continuously until browned, for about 15 minutes.
- Add the wine and stir until it evaporates completely.
- Scrap any browned bits from the pot and add the San Marzano crushed tomatoes.Stir to combine, then add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken or beef stock and stir.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, occasionally stirring for 2 hours. If the meat appears to dry out during this time, add a little bit of broth or water. Once cooked, season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer then gradually add to the meat sauce.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce is too thick, add 1/4 cup of stock to thin the sauce if needed. Taste again for salt and set aside.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
100g
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
657mg
(27%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3613IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3613IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
159 reviews
Good
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