Classic Bolognese Sauce (A.K.A. Ragu) Recipe

Name: Classic Bolognese Sauce (A.K.A. Ragu)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup milk; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 (14 ounce) can Italian tomatoes, roughly chopped,with their juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 (14 ounce) can Italian tomatoes, roughly chopped,with their juice

1
In order to prevent the ragu from reducing too quickly, use the heaviest, deepest pot that you own.
2
Melt butter& oil and saute onion& garlic over medium heat until just translucent.
3
Add celery& carrot and cook gently for about 2 minutes.
4
Add the ground beef, crumbling it in the pot with a fork.
5
Stir in salt.
6
Cook only until the meat loses its raw, red colour.
7
Add the wine, turn heat up to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the wine evaporates (1/2 hour to 45 minutes).
8
Turn the heat down to medium, add the milk& nutmeg and cook, stirring frequently, until all the milk evaporates (1/2 hour TO 45 minutes).
9
Add oregano, pepper& tomatoes and stir thoroughly.
10
When the tomatoes have started to boil, turn the heat down until the sauce cooks at the laziest simmer- just the occasional bubble.
11
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for at least 4 hours (5 hours is better).
12
If you can't watch the sauce for such a long stretch, you can interrupt this simmering time- but DO complete it in the same day!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Classic Bolognese Sauce (A.K.A. Ragu) falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Bolognese Sauce (A.K.A. Ragu)

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