HOW TO MAKE BOLOGNESE SAUCE
This Bolognese sauce is dedicated to the late great Marcella Hazan. She was considered the Julia Child of Italian food, and at a time when most Americans thought 'Bolognese' was spaghetti sauce with chunks of hamburger, Marcella taught us just how magnificent this meat sauce could be. I like to toss it with some mezzi rigatoni and serve it with a little grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of parsley.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Meat Sauce
Time 3h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook onion, celery, and carrot with pinch of salt until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir ground beef into vegetables and cook, stirring constantly until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season meat mixture with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.
- Pour milk into ground beef mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until most of the milk has evaporated and bottom of pan is still slightly saucy, about 5 minutes.
- Raise heat to medium high and pour white wine into ground beef mixture; cook and stir until white wine has mostly evaporated, about 5 more minutes.
- Pour tomatoes with juice into a large mixing bowl and crush them with your fingers until they resemble a slightly chunky sauce. Pour tomatoes into sauce; fill can with 2 cups water and add to sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until mixture cooks down into a thick sauce, at least 3 hours but preferably 4 to 6 hours. Skim fat from top of sauce if desired. If sauce is too thick or too hot on the bottom, add a little more water. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 935.1 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
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Shannon Whitfield
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Bolognese sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Sakev
[email protected]This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even lasagna. It's always a hit.
Samie Muyengwa
[email protected]I made this sauce for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it reminded her of the sauce her mother used to make.
Nothando Candyfloss
[email protected]This sauce was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less butter and cream.
gamer king
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out bland. I had to add more spices and tomato paste to give it some flavor.
Bakhtiaralam Alakozay
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's so easy to make, too. I will definitely be making this again.
Khussi Alon
[email protected]I've tried many Bolognese sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of red wine and milk gives it a depth of flavor that I've never tasted in any other sauce. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mukiibi Arafat
[email protected]This Bolognese sauce recipe is a keeper! It's rich, flavorful, and has the perfect balance of spices. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.