Bolognese Sauce (An Italian tomato and meat sauce)

Name: Bolognese Sauce (An Italian tomato and meat sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) bulk sausage; 1/2 cup onion chopped fine; ⅓ cup celery diced fine; 1/2 cup carrot diced fine; 1/2 pound beef ground fine; 1/2 pound pork ground fine; 2 chicken livers, chopped fine, about 1/3 cup; 1/2 teaspoon rosemary; ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Salt to taste, if desired; Generous grinding of black pepper; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups imported canned Italian plum tomatoes; 1 cup beef broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried; 1/4 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup (2 ounces) bulk sausage
1/2 cup onion chopped fine
⅓ cup celery diced fine
1/2 cup carrot diced fine
1/2 pound beef ground fine
1/2 pound pork ground fine
2 chicken livers, chopped fine, about 1/3 cup
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt to taste, if desired
Generous grinding of black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups imported canned Italian plum tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup heavy cream

1
Heat butter and oil in heavy saucepan or casserole and add sausage, onion, celery and carrot.
2
Cook, stirring, until onion wilts.
3
Add beef, pork and chicken livers and cook, stirring with side of heavy metal spoon to break up lumps, until meats lose raw look.
4
Add rosemary, nutmeg, salt, pepper, wine and tomato paste.
5
Stir to blend.
6
Puree tomatoes in food processor or blender or crush them by hand.
7
Add tomatoes and broth.
8
Bring to boil and let simmer, skimming surface of fat, 1 1/2 hours.
9
Stir in basil and cream and remove from heat

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup (2 ounces) bulk sausage, 1/2 cup onion chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Bolognese Sauce (An Italian tomato and meat sauce) falls under the Soups & Stews 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!