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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
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 lb ground beef
1 cup red wine
28 oz canned tomatoes

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 cast-iron pan until hot.

2

Add diced onions and sauté until they start to develop color.

3

Add minced garlic and cook briefly.

4

Add diced carrots and celery; sauté until vegetables are softened.

5

Remove the vegetables from the pan.

6

Add more olive oil and ground beef to the hot pan; break up the meat and cook until browned.

7

Deglaze the pan with red wine to lift the fond from the bottom of the pan.

8

Reduce the liquid until it thickens, then re-add the vegetables and seasonings.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

cast-iron pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Ragù alla Bolognese
Local Name: Ragù alla Bolognese

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