Faulknerian Family Ragu Bolognese Recipe

Name: Faulknerian Family Ragu Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, scraped and finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound ground veal; 1 pound ground pork; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/4 pound pancetta, minced or ground; 2 cups cream, half and half, or milk, or a combination; 1 35 oz can whole peeled Italian tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, with their juice; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups chicken stock; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 large carrot, scraped and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 pound pancetta, minced or ground
2 cups cream, half and half, or milk, or a combination
1 35 oz can whole peeled Italian tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, with their juice
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock
salt
pepper

1
In a very large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic; saute over medium until translucent.
2
Raise heat to medium high; add veal, pork, beef and pancetta to the vegetables and brown for about 15 minutes, breaking up clumps of meat with the back of a spoon. You really want it to brown. Turn up the heat if you have to.
3
Add half the cream and simmer over medium heat until almost dry, about 15 minutes. Add the tomatoes, breaking them apart with your hands, and their juice, and simmer over medium heatfor 20 minutes. Add the wine and broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 2 hours, uncovered.
4
After two hours, add remaining cream. Simmer for another 1/2 hour, or longer, until the flavor has intensified and the sauce has become somewhat dry. This is not a saucy sauce; it's a meaty one. It's also rather pink.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over pappardelle; pass freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano at the table.

1023

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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.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, scraped and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Faulknerian Family Ragu Bolognese 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!

Faulknerian Family Ragu Bolognese

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