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Bolognese Sauce

A rich and hearty Bolognese sauce made with ground meat, tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for pasta dishes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Bolognese, Italian cuisine, pasta sauce, comfort food
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrot finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 250 g ground pork
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until soft.
  • Increase heat and add ground beef and pork; cook until browned.
  • Stir in canned tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Pour in red wine, bringing to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add milk and season with salt and pepper; cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve over pasta or use in lasagna.
  • Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Fiber: 2g