Sure! Here’s a detailed recipe for a mouthwatering Bolognese Sauce that you can easily make at home. This classic Italian sauce is rich, hearty, and perfect for topping your favorite pasta. Let’s get cooking!
Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 33 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 10 slices of pancetta
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 onion
- 3/4 lb ground beef
- 1/4 lb ground sausage
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cream:
- In a small saucepot, bring the heavy cream to a simmer.
- Let it reduce by 1/3, leaving about 6 tablespoons of cream. Set aside.
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Render Pancetta:
- In a saucepot over medium heat, render the pancetta until almost all the fat is released, about 8 minutes.
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Prepare Vegetables:
- Using a food processor, shred the carrots, celery, and onion.
- Stir the shredded vegetables into the pancetta mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute the vegetables until translucent, about 3 minutes.
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Combine Meats:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground sausage.
- Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper.
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Cook Meat:
- Increase the heat and add the meat mixture to the saucepot.
- Brown the meat for about 5 minutes, until it turns medium brown in color.
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Add Wine and Tomato Paste:
- Stir in the red wine and diluted tomato paste.
- Reduce the heat to very low.
- Cook partially covered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Incorporate Milk:
- Throughout the cooking process, add a tablespoon of milk from time to time.
- By the end of the two hours, the milk should be fully incorporated into the sauce.
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Finish with Cream:
- Stir in the reduced heavy cream into the sauce.
- Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
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Serve:
- Ladle the Bolognese sauce over your favorite cooked pasta.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the rich, flavorful sauce!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 399.5
- Total Fat: 28.8g
- Saturated Fat: 12.7g
- Cholesterol: 114.2mg
- Sodium: 471.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Protein: 22.6g
This Bolognese Sauce recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or for impressing guests on special occasions. The combination of meats, vegetables, and creamy sauce creates a comforting and satisfying dish that will surely become a family favorite. Enjoy every delicious bite! 🍝
