Authentic Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Authentic Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 ounces pancetta finely chopped; 1 onion medium, finely chopped; 1 large carrot finely chopped; 1 celery rib finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves minced; 2 pounds ground beef regular; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; butter 1-2 Tbs.; extra-virgin olive oil my adition, the original uses only butter, 1-2 Tbs.; chicken livers about 1/3 - 1/2 lb.; 1/2 pound lean ground beef; 3 beef rib bones; 1 onion minced; 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced, increase as desired; 2 carrots minced; 1/3 cup raisins chopped; 28 ounces plum tomatoes; sauce; sauce; 28 ounces tomato puree; 28 ounces tomato puree; 1 can tomato paste; 14 ounces tomato puree; salt to taste; white pepper a tiny dash

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
4 ounces pancetta finely chopped
1 onion medium, finely chopped
1 large carrot finely chopped
1 celery rib finely chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
2 pounds ground beef regular
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
butter 1-2 Tbs.
extra-virgin olive oil my adition, the original uses only butter, 1-2 Tbs.
chicken livers about 1/3 - 1/2 lb.
1/2 pound lean ground beef
3 beef rib bones
1 onion minced
2 cloves garlic crushed or minced, increase as desired
2 carrots minced
1/3 cup raisins chopped
28 ounces plum tomatoes
sauce
sauce
28 ounces tomato puree
28 ounces tomato puree
1 can tomato paste
14 ounces tomato puree
salt to taste
white pepper a tiny dash
basil
marjoram
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup burgundy
2 grape juice
fresh parsley chopped, a tsp or two

1
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook pancetta, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until soft, about 10-15 minutes.
2
Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Stir in wine, milk, and tomato paste. Add salt and pepper.
3
Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
4
Saute chicken livers and garlic, onion, carrots in butter/ olive oil until they are done (gray), remove livers with slotted spoon, add grond beef to pan, brown. Chop chicken livers, return to pan with parsley. Add raisins, saute two minutes more, adding more butter if necessary. Add all other ingredients except tomato paste/extra puree. Bring to a simmer, simmer uncovered for up to three hours, adding either extra tomato puree or water/tomato paste as necessary (you want it to be thick, and may not need to add anything else.)
5
You can also saute as described above in a pressure cooker, uncovered, then add toamtoes and other ingredients and cover, bring to high pressure, cook for 20-25 mins, gradually relieve pressure, remove lid and check consistency, reduce or add a bit of tomato paste with a whisk.
6
Delicious!
7
I'va added a pinch or two of anise seeds (crush between fingertips), but I love that licoricey flavor.
8
Serve over pasta (spaghetti or fettucine), with lots of grated paresean on the side. Sublime!

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* 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.

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

You need 36 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 ounces pancetta finely chopped, 1 onion medium, finely chopped, 1 large carrot finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Authentic Bolognese Sauce 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!

Authentic Bolognese Sauce

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