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EASY MINCED MEAT SAUCE RECIPE /BOLOGNESE SAUCE (THE NIGERIAN WAY)/ RAGU SAUCE

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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 ground beef
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
1 stalk celery
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
28 oz canned tomatoes
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.

3

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

4

Add ground beef and cook until browned.

5

Mix in tomato paste and canned tomatoes; stir well.

6

Pour in red wine and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

7

Add milk and season with salt and pepper; simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

8

Serve over pasta or use in lasagna.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Ragù alla Bolognese
Local Name: Ragù alla Bolognese

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