Ragu alla Bolognese

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    346 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Ragu alla Bolognese

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (15% fat)
  • ½ pound ground veal
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 1 cup red wine + more if needed it
  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • ½ medium yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic peeled and hard end removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 4 cups San Marzano plum tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
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Instructions

  1. In a heavy large enamel cast iron pot heat the olive oil, butter, and garlic over medium heat. Once the garlic is brown but not burned, remove and discard.
  2. Add the onions and carrots and mix well. When the onions are translucent, add the meats (beef, veal, and pork) and separate well with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the tomato paste and mix well.Cook the meats until all the liquid is evaporated. 
  3. Add the bay leaves, red wine, chopped porcini mushrooms, and half of the strained mushrooms liquid. Mix well.
  4. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix well, lower the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour to 1 ½ hours. Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking. Add more wine if too dry. Cook uncovered for another 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the bay leaves before serving. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Potassium 460mg (13%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1350IU (27%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1350IU 27%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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