Description
Classic Italian Bolognese sauce brings hearty flavors straight from Bologna’s kitchens, blending rich meats and aromatic herbs into a luxurious pasta companion. Simmered slowly with love, this traditional sauce promises a deeply satisfying culinary journey you’ll savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ lb (225 g) ground pork
Vegetable and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) dry red wine
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 can (28 oz/800 g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a substantial, thick-bottomed cooking vessel over moderate temperature.
- Introduce finely chopped onion, carrots, and celery, gently sautéing the vegetable medley until they transform into a tender, translucent mixture with soft edges.
- Once the vegetables have softened, incorporate minced garlic and allow the aromatic ingredients to release their fragrant essence, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
Notes
- Finely dice vegetables for even cooking and smoother sauce texture, ensuring they melt seamlessly into the Bolognese.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent burning and provide consistent heat distribution, creating rich caramelization of ingredients.
- Select high-quality ground meat with a good fat content (80/20 ratio) for maximum flavor and tender sauce consistency.
- Consider deglazing the pan with red wine after sautéing vegetables to add depth and complexity to the sauce’s overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg