Classic Italian Bolognese Sauce
Classic Italian Bolognese Sauce! This rich and savory sauce is made with a combination of ground beef, tomato sauce, and a blend of aromatic spices, slow-cooked to perfection for a full and deep flavor. Served over your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- ¼ cup bacon minced
- 1 cup celery minced
- ⅔ cup carrot minced
- ½ cup onion minced
- 1 lb ground beef chuck
- salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup wine dry white
- Rosemary Garlic Seasoning
- garlic, finely sliced
Instructions
- In a 3 quart saucepan heat oil and butter. Add bacon and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until most of the fat has be rendered. Then add carrots, celery, and onions and saute for 3 minutes. Now add the beef, salt and pepper to taste and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Add the milk and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the milk is completely evaporated. Add wine and simmer until evaporated.
- Finally, add the tomatoes and simmer slowly, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours partially covered. It's important to reduce as slowly as possible. If sauce becomes dry, add 1/2 cup water whenever necessary.
- When almost ready to serve, Prepare your pasta of choice. Normally by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until it is tender but still firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, pat dry and return to the pot. Add your sauce to the pasta and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve immediately. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 24gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3869IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 3mg
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