Bolognese Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Bolognese Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons bacon; 1 carrot, finely sliced; 1 stalk celery, finely sliced; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 12 ounces lean ground beef; salt and pepper; 2/3 cup red wine; 1/2 cup milk; 1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juice; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leave; pasta, cooked and drained (6 servings)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons bacon
1 carrot, finely sliced
1 stalk celery, finely sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
12 ounces lean ground beef
salt and pepper
2/3 cup red wine
1/2 cup milk
1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
pasta, cooked and drained (6 servings)

1
Heat the butter and oil in a heavy saucepan.
2
Add the onion, and cook over moderate heat for 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the bacon and cook until the onion is translucent.
4
Stir in the carrot, celery and garlic.
5
Cook 3-4 minutes more.
6
Add the beef and crumble it into the vegetables with a fork.
7
Stir until the meat loses its red color.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Pour in the wine, raise the heat slightly, and cook until the liquid evaporates, 3-4 minutes.
10
Add the milk and cook until it evaporates.
11
Stir in the tomatoes with their juice, and the herbs.
12
Bring the sauce to a boil.
13
Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered for 1 1/2-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
14
Serve over pasta.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons bacon, and more.

Yes, Bolognese Meat Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Bolognese Meat Sauce

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