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Bolognese Recipe.

Italian Bolognese Recipe

Patricia Martinescu from Bake Cook Repeat
Bolognese, known as "ragu alla bolognese" in Italian, is a rich, meaty sauce that originates from Bologna, a city in Northern Italy. It is traditionally made with ground pork, beef and mirepoix, slowly simmered in a tomato wine sauce served over pasta. A true Italian delight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 5
Calories 525 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1½ cup beef or chicken broth
  • 16 ounces canned, peeled tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3 Tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 bay leaf

For the mirepoix:

  • 1 large yellow onion grated
  • 2 celery sticks grated
  • 2 large carrots grated
  • 6 garlic cloves minced

Instructions
 

  • To a large, heavy bottomed pot, add extra virgin olive oil, and mirepoix. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until fragrant and translucent. Then, add the pork and cook for 10 minutes until browned and slightly caramelized.
    Note: To save time and result in a smoother consistency, I grated the onion, carrots and celery but feel free to finely chop.
    1 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 large carrots, 2 celery sticks, 1 large yellow onion, 6 garlic cloves
  • Add tomato paste, canned tomatoes, white wine, beef broth and bay leaf. Bring the sauce to a slow simmer.
    1½ cup beef or chicken broth, 1/4 cup white wine, 3 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 bay leaf, 16 ounces canned, peeled tomatoes
  • Cover the pot almost completely with a lid, leaving room for steam to escape. Simmer over medium low heat for about 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When the sauce is finished, remove the bay leaf, add butter and parmesan. Taste the sauce and adjust salt seasoning to your preference. Serve over fresh pasta.
    3 Tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup parmesan

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 264mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg

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Keyword Easy dinner, Easy recipes, Pasta
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