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Bolognese Sauce

Cultural Context

Bolognese sauce, originating from Bologna, Italy, is a rich meat-based sauce traditionally served with pasta. It reflects the Italian culinary emphasis on slow cooking and layering flavors. While its exact origins are debated, it has become a staple in Italian cuisine and is widely enjoyed around the world, often adapted to local tastes and ingredients.

ItalianITmain
75 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb minced beef
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 cup red wine
1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Grate the onion and carrot to help them cook faster.

2

Heat olive oil in a hot pan.

3

Add the grated onion and carrot to the pan and lightly season.

4

Crush two cloves of garlic and add them to the pan.

5

Add dried oregano and cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes without browning the vegetables.

6

Make a well in the center of the pan and add the minced beef, cooking it quickly to prevent it from going gray.

7

Create another well in the center and add a tablespoon of tomato puree, sweating it off to reduce its tartness.

8

Fold the tomato puree into the minced beef and vegetables.

9

Add red wine to the pan and reduce it down to a syrup to strengthen the flavor.

10

Add chopped tomatoes and fold them into the mixture.

11

Season with a little Worcestershire sauce for heat and spice.

12

Turn the heat down and let the sauce simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.

13

Finally, add a couple of tablespoons of milk to enrich the flavor and create a smooth finish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large panwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-free

Also Known As

Ragù alla Bolognese
Local Name: Ragù alla Bolognese

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