I Went to Bologna to Make the BEST BOLOGNESE SAUCE Recipe For You

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.

Mince the pancetta using a knife or blender until it disappears in the sauce.

Get a large pot and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat.

Add the minced pancetta to the pot and cook until it sweats and releases oil.

Add chopped brown onion, celery, and carrots to the pot; cook for about 10 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally.

After 10 minutes, add a splash of red wine to the vegetables and stir.

Once the vegetables are soft, add the pork and beef to the pot; break the meat apart and cook until it turns gray.

Add the remaining red wine to the pot and let it evaporate for about 10 minutes.

Stir in salt and pepper to taste.

Add 100 g of tomato paste to the pot, mixing it well with the meat and liquid.

Add 400 g of peeled tomatoes to the pot, stirring to combine.

Cover the pot with a lid and let the sauce cook for about 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

After 1 hour, check the sauce and squash the peeled tomatoes to help thicken it.

Continue cooking with the lid on for another 2 hours, then remove the lid for the final hour to thicken the sauce further.

During the last hour, stir frequently to prevent the meat from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

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