CLASSIC BOLOGNESE SAUCE (A.K.A. RAGU)
The saying "good things come to those who wait" certainly applies to this recipe that I got from my Italian sister-in-law!! It goes well with most types of pasta (tortellini, rigatoni, etc.)and is perfect for lasagna or any other baked dish.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Sauces
Time 8h10m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In order to prevent the ragu from reducing too quickly, use the heaviest, deepest pot that you own.
- Melt butter& oil and saute onion& garlic over medium heat until just translucent.
- Add celery& carrot and cook gently for about 2 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, crumbling it in the pot with a fork.
- Stir in salt.
- Cook only until the meat loses its raw, red colour.
- Add the wine, turn heat up to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the wine evaporates (1/2 hour to 45 minutes).
- Turn the heat down to medium, add the milk& nutmeg and cook, stirring frequently, until all the milk evaporates (1/2 hour TO 45 minutes).
- Add oregano, pepper& tomatoes and stir thoroughly.
- When the tomatoes have started to boil, turn the heat down until the sauce cooks at the laziest simmer- just the occasional bubble.
- Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for at least 4 hours (5 hours is better).
- If you can't watch the sauce for such a long stretch, you can interrupt this simmering time- but DO complete it in the same day!
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bishnu bashyal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Bolognese sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's delicious!
Iyan Dansford
[email protected]This is the best Bolognese sauce I've ever had. I highly recommend it.
Ahmed Elsherbini
[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food.
Suxo
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Bolognese sauce. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Farooqi TV
[email protected]I made this sauce for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Muhammad Shohag
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Mahade Hasan Office
[email protected]I served this sauce over spaghetti squash instead of pasta. It was a delicious and healthy meal.
Vladimir Blomerus
[email protected]I added some chopped mushrooms to the sauce and it gave it a really nice umami flavor.
Mirabel Jerrie
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the beef with lentils. The sauce still turned out great. It's a delicious and hearty meatless meal.
Parisan Movahed
[email protected]I made this sauce in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to make a delicious meal with minimal effort.
theyluv_shuan jackson
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The sauce is so delicious and flavorful.
imran Luck
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out a little too oily. I think I might have used too much olive oil.
Jjhg Jgf
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Bolognese sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so rich and flavorful, and the meat is cooked to perfection.
Arturo Medina
[email protected]This is the best Bolognese sauce I've ever had. I've tried many different recipes, but this one is by far the most flavorful and authentic.
Payton Ihnken
[email protected]I made this sauce for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.
Free Boyy. Shahzada
[email protected]This Bolognese sauce is incredibly flavorful and rich. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. I served it over pappardelle pasta and it was a hit with my family.