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My Version of Bolognese Sauce

My Version of Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese sauce known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, (ragù bolognese, or simply ragù) is a meat-based sauce in Italian cuisine, typical of the city of Bologna. It is customarily used to dress tagliatelle al ragù and to prepare lasagne alla bolognese.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • ¼ cup finely diced carrot
  • ¼ cup finely diced celery
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 ounces can tomato paste
  • 28 ounces can of crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese and parsley to garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add ground beef and Italian sausage. Use a spoon to break up the meat into small pieces. Brown 5 minutes.
  2. Add in onion, carrot, and celery and cook another 5 to 7 minutes, until onions are soft and meat is cooked through.
  3. Add in garlic and tomato paste and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until tomato paste starts to toast.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, white wine, beef broth, and milk. Stir in fresh basil, parsley, and oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Herbs are optional for additional flavor, but not a part of traditional bolognese sauce.
  5. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Flavors will continue to develop the longer you allow the sauce to simmer, so simmer for up to 4 hours for best results.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Enjoy My Version of Bolognese Sauce
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Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.