Amazing Bacon Bolognese Recipe

Name: Amazing Bacon Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 lb bacon; 1 stk celery (finely chopped); 1 large carrot, shredded; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 12-34 lb ground pork; 8 ounces can beef consomme; 1 cup dry white wine; 28 ounces can Italian-style crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 -1 ½ teaspoon rubbed sage; 1 tablespoon oregano; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup ready-to-use baked pizza crust, whole milk.not skim; 1 lb pasta, of choice

Servings: persons

14 lb bacon
1 stk celery (finely chopped)
1 large carrot, shredded
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
12-34 lb ground pork
8 ounces can beef consomme
1 cup dry white wine
28 ounces can Italian-style crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 -1 ½ teaspoon rubbed sage
1 tablespoon oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup ready-to-use baked pizza crust, whole milk.not skim
1 lb pasta, of choice

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In a Dutch Oven or Medium Size Pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter begins to froth
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Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and bacon.
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Cook until onions are translucent (about 8 to 10 minutes)
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Remove bacon and remove fat.
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Chop lean portions of bacon in small pieces and return to pot.
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Add Ground beef and ground Pork, and cook until meat loses red, raw color.
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Raise heat and add wine and consomme.
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Cook sauce until wine and consomme are mostly evaporated
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Turn heat down to simmer and add oregano, salt, pepper, sage, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg.
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Let cook for approximately 20 minutes.
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(Side note: If you use fresh Parmesan, and have a parmesan rind left over, you can add it to the sauce in place of the salt in this recipe.
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Add it in after you have added the tomatoes and it's simmering, then remove before adding the milk.
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Makes the sauce extra delicious in my opinion.)
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Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil.
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Once the mixture comes to a boil, return to simmer
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Let sauce simmer (very slowly) partially covered for about 2 to 4 hours (the longer the better), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking
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About 5 to 10 minutes before serving, add milk
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Sauce can now be added to cooked Penne Pasta, Spaghetti or many other Pastas to your liking.
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Remaining sauce may be frozen for up to two months for future use.

10675

kcal

Calories

789

Fat

150

Carbs

701

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 lb bacon, 1 stk celery (finely chopped), 1 large carrot, shredded, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Amazing Bacon Bolognese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amazing Bacon Bolognese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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