Authentic Bolognese Sauce ~ How To Make Ragu Bolognese Like an Italian Restaurant

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Broth can add flavor without alcohol.

Start by sautéing 60 grams of prosciutto in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for about 1 minute until barely crispy.

Prepare the sofrito by adding 1 chopped onion and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until translucent.

Add 1 chopped carrot and 1 chopped celery stalk, season with salt, and sweat off for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of ground pork to the pot and cook until browned, ensuring all liquid evaporates (about 30 minutes).

Once the meat is browned and the pot is dry, add 1 cup of white or red wine and cook off until dry (about 5 minutes).

Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 3/4 cup of crushed home canned tomatoes, cooking for about 5 minutes to intensify flavor.

Add 2 cups of water (or more depending on cooking time) and bring to a simmer.

Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, then check the sauce and continue cooking for an additional 2 hours without the lid for thickening.

Prepare pasta by mixing 3/4 to 1 cup of flour with 1 egg per person, kneading for at least 10 minutes until smooth, then let rest for 30 minutes.

After resting, roll out the pasta dough to about 12 by 18 inches using a rolling pin, ensuring not to roll too thin.

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