Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, minced; 2 carrots, in small dice; 2 large celery ribs, in small dice; 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck; 1/4 lb prosciutto, minced; 3/4 cup white wine; 3 cups whole milk; 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, pureed in a food mill or blender; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, more to taste; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, minced
2 carrots, in small dice
2 large celery ribs, in small dice
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1/4 lb prosciutto, minced
3/4 cup white wine
3 cups whole milk
1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, pureed in a food mill or blender
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, more to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil over moderately low heat.
2
Add the onion, carrot and celery and saute until the vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Add the beef and cook slowly, breaking it up with a fork, until it changes color; do not allow the meat to sear or harden.
4
Stir in the prosciutto.
5
Add the wine and simmer until most of the wine has evaporated.
6
Stir in 1 1/2 cups milk and simmer until the milk is largely absorbed.
7
Add the tomatoes, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Cover partially and adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer.
9
Cook 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
10
During the final 45 minutes, add the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk in 3 batches, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more.
11
Taste and adjust the seasoning.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, minced, 2 carrots, in small dice, and more.

Yes, Bolognese Sauce falls under the General 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 Sauce

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