How to Make Bolognese Sauce | Hilah Cooking

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.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add minced bacon and cook until most of the fat is rendered out, about a few minutes.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; stir until softened, a few more minutes.

Add about 1 pound of ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up finely.

Pour in about 1 cup of red wine and let it reduce.

Season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes if desired.

Add tomato puree and mix well.

Cover and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Start cooking pasta about 45 minutes into the simmering process.

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