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Family Bolognese

Cultural Context

Originating from Bologna, Italy, Bolognese sauce is a rich meat sauce traditionally served with pasta. It's a staple in Italian cuisine, often enjoyed as a comforting family meal. The dish emphasizes slow cooking to develop deep flavors, and it's commonly served on Sundays or special occasions. Today, variations exist globally, with many adapting the recipe to suit local tastes and ingredients.

ItalianITmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2-3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 28oz can San Marzano Tomatoes, hand crushed
1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano
1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork (or veal or extra ground beef)
Salt pepper, to taste

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides similar acidity, while beef broth is a cost-effective substitute.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while pecorino is typically less expensive.

1

Sauté the soffritto (onions, carrots, celery, and garlic) in olive oil and butter.

2

Cook the ground meat until browned.

3

Hand crush the San Marzano tomatoes.

4

Add the remaining ingredients (wine, cream, milk, nutmeg, parsley, and seasoning) and simmer.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese della famiglia

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