Unbelievable Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Unbelievable Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 stalk celery, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 carrot, minced; 6 ounces pancetta, diced; 6 ounces ground pork; 6 ounces ground veal; 1/2 cup dry red wine (drinkable); 1 cup chicken stock (use low sodium or homemade); 14 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 lemon, rind of; salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons cream (may use more to your desired taste or color)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 stalk celery, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, minced
6 ounces pancetta, diced
6 ounces ground pork
6 ounces ground veal
1/2 cup dry red wine (drinkable)
1 cup chicken stock (use low sodium or homemade)
14 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 lemon, rind of
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons cream (may use more to your desired taste or color)

1
Melt butter and olive oil in deep sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and sweat until soft (about 5 minutes).
2
Add pancetta and saute for a few minutes until lightly brown.
3
Add ground pork and veal, and while it's cooking press with spoon to ensure coarse grind.
4
Once meat is cooked through, add the wine and half of the broth and cook until the liquid is pretty much absorbed. (about 5-8 minutes).
5
Add the remaining broth and cook until mostly absorbed again, then add tomatoes, nutmeg, lemon peel, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Reduce heat to low/medium-low and simmer covered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Finish by stirring in the cream. (if you want lighter color, then increase the amount of cream to your taste).

434

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 stalk celery, minced, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Unbelievable Bolognese Sauce 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!

Unbelievable Bolognese Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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