Bolognese sauce, also known as ragù alla bolognese, is a classic Italian sauce that's perfect for pasta dishes, lasagna, and more. While there are many variations of this sauce, the key to making the perfect bolognese sauce every time lies in a few simple steps. Here's the secret to making the perfect bolognese sauce that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (preferably 80% lean)
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta (such as spaghetti)
Instructions:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and pork to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour the milk into the pot and stir everything together.
- Simmer the milk over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until it has mostly evaporated.
- Pour the white wine into the pot and stir everything together.
- Simmer the white wine over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until it has mostly evaporated.
- Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the pot and stir everything together.
- Return the cooked meat to the pot and stir everything together.
- Add the ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir everything together.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and drain.
- Serve the bolognese sauce over the cooked pasta.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to prevent the sauce from burning or sticking.
- Don't skip the milk and white wine, as they add richness and depth of flavor to the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop and the sauce to thicken.
- Serve the bolognese sauce with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor and freshness.
By following these steps, you can make the perfect bolognese sauce every time that's rich, flavorful, and satisfying. Enjoy!
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