Andy Makes Pasta with Bolognese Sauce | From the Test Kitchen | Bon Appétit

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.

Prepare a quart container of lemon water for hydration.

Use a food processor to finely mince 1 medium onion, 1 small carrot, and 1 celery stalk to create a sofrito.

Chop 3 ounces of pancetta into fine pieces.

In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add the ground beef (1 pound) in loose 1.5-inch clumps to the pot and brown for about 1.5 to 2 minutes, ensuring some pink remains in the center.

Remove the beef, leaving the fat in the pot, and set aside.

Add the chopped pancetta to the pot and cook over medium heat.

Add the sofrito mixture to the pot and cook until it starts to stick to the bottom, scraping up any browned bits.

Return the beef to the pot and pour in 1 cup of white wine; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until the wine has evaporated and the mixture looks dry.

Stir in 1/3 cup of tomato paste and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until it darkens slightly.

Add 1 bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg to the mixture.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock and 1 cup of whole milk, stirring to combine.

Reduce the heat to low, ensuring no bubbles are visible, and let simmer uncovered for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

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