Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Cook Time: 4 hours
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 3 quarts
Category: Penne
Keywords: Pork, Meat, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy
Description
Dive into a bowl of rich, hearty Bolognese Sauce that transforms any pasta dish into a culinary masterpiece. This sauce, with its deep, savory flavors, pairs beautifully with robust pasta shapes like ziti, penne, rigatoni, or radiatore. A timeless classic, this recipe will bring the taste of Italy straight to your table, offering a deliciously thick meat sauce that is both satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Cook the Meat: Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink and starts to brown.
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Add the Milk: Pour in the milk, stirring well to combine. Increase the heat to high and cook until the milk has completely evaporated, which will help to concentrate the flavors of the meat.
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Prepare the Tomato Paste: Transfer the meat mixture to a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker. Return the skillet to the heat and add the tomato paste. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the paste darkens and its bitterness mellows.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the tomato paste to the slow cooker along with the diced tomatoes, kosher salt, and ground nutmeg. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Cook the Sauce: Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld and develop into a deeply rich sauce.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 993.3 per serving
- Fat Content: 54.3 grams
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.9 grams
- Cholesterol Content: 195.2 milligrams
- Sodium Content: 4723.2 milligrams
- Carbohydrate Content: 70.9 grams
- Fiber Content: 15.1 grams
- Sugar Content: 39.3 grams
- Protein Content: 62.3 grams
Enjoy your homemade Bolognese Sauce over your favorite pasta, and relish the comforting, rich flavors of a classic Italian dish that’s sure to impress at any meal. Bon appétit! 🍝🍷
