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Bolognese

Cultural Context

Originating from Bologna, Italy, Bolognese sauce is a rich, hearty meat sauce traditionally served with tagliatelle. It reflects the region's agricultural heritage, utilizing local ingredients like meats and vegetables. Today, it has become a beloved staple in Italian cuisine, with variations found worldwide, often served with different pasta types.

ItalianITmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
1 medium celery stalk
3 cloves garlic
28 oz canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil

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 chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine retains flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Add ground beef and pork; cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

5

Pour in red wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

6

Stir in canned tomatoes and tomato paste; mix well.

7

Add bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.

8

Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

9

Pour in milk and stir to combine; cook for an additional 30 minutes.

10

Remove bay leaf before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ragù alla BologneseBolognese Sauce
Local Name: Bolognese

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