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Classic Bolognese Sauce is One of the Best Italian Food Recipes
My Italian recipe is probably the tastiest Bolognese sauce recipe you have ever cooked!
➡️ Have you ever tasted classic Bolognese sauce? I am referring to the authentic Italian sauce from Bologna and not to the American version of spaghetti sauce, which most of us call, wrongly, alla bolognese sauce.
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How to Make Bolognese Sauce from Scratch at Home
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Classic Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (preferably 80% lean and 20% fat)
- ½ pound ground pork
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the pancetta and cook until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until they start to soften, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef and pork and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 15 minutes.
- Add the white wine and cook until it has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, whole milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent the sauce from burning and sticking to the bottom.
- Don’t rush the cooking process. Allowing the sauce to simmer for 2 hours allows the flavors to develop and intensify.
- Use freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Leftover Bolognese sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Master the Art of Cooking Bolognese Sauce!
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➡️ Bolognese meat sauce is a classic Italian sauce used in many dishes, such as lasagna and spaghetti. However, I use the leftover bolognese to make calzone pizza and pasta bake (see the recipes below.) It is a simple and very delicious sauce that can be used as a base for other meals.
➡️ I’ve listed below one of the best Bolognese sauce recipes and some recipes with leftover Bolognese sauce. Enjoy cooking Bolognese sauce from scratch! I also recommend you to try more tasty recipes with Bolognese sauce available on this website such as pizza Bolognese and leftover Bolognese pasta bake.
➡️ More classic Italian food recipes are available in my cookbooks Best Italian Recipes: Italian Cookbook for Beginners, Discovering Italian Cuisine: A Delightful Culinary Tour of Italian Recipes, Cooking Spaghetti: 40 Mouth-Watering Spaghetti Recipes, and Authentic Italian Pasta Recipes by Region.
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