"REAL" ITALIAN BOLOGNESE SAUCE

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After traveling throughout Italy, savoring the fine tastes of Bolognese from the many different regions, I decided to formulate my own. Try it, you'll love it.

Provided by Classic Chef

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 lb bacon
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
1 large carrot (finely chopped)
1 (2 teaspoon) jar garlic or 4 cloves garlic (minced)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2-3/4 lb ground pork
1 (8 ounce) can beef consomme
1 cup dry white wine
1 (28 ounce) can s&w italian style crushed tomatoes (or other)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup milk (I use 2%)
1 lb small penne pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch Oven or Medium Size Pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter begins to froth.
  • Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and bacon.
  • Cook until onions are translucent (about 8 to 10 minutes).
  • Remove bacon and remove fat.
  • Chop lean portions of bacon in small pieces and return to pot.
  • Add Ground beef and ground Pork, and cook until meat loses red, raw color.
  • Raise heat and add wine and consomme.
  • Cook sauce until wine and consomme are mostly evaporated.
  • Turn heat down to simmer and add oregano, salt, pepper, sage, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg.
  • Let cook for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and bring heat to a boil.
  • Once the mixture comes to a boil, return to simmer.
  • Let sauce simmer (very slowly) partially covered for about 2 to 4 hours (the longer the better), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • About 5 to 10 minutes before serving, add milk.
  • Sauce can now be added to cooked Penne Pasta, Spaghetti or many other Pastas to your liking.
  • Remaining sauce may be frozen for up to two months for future use.

Mumbejji Shamirah
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for bread. It's always delicious.


PICASSO YT
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I served it with pasta, polenta, and bread and it was all delicious.


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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to mine and it turned out great.


Kam Tarf
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Pumza Mahanjana
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Sabrina Williams
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I'm a big fan of Bolognese sauce and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. It's so flavorful and rich.


Donald Asbridge
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This sauce is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Mogau Esther
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I've never made Bolognese sauce before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


ELCHAP0 Rutters
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This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Yasin Sindhi
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I made this sauce for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Abdul Mannan
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover meat. I used some leftover roast beef and it turned out great.


talha kgan
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always perfect. I love the rich, meaty flavor. It's the perfect sauce for a special occasion.


Jason Flores
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's a great way to impress your guests.


Dhruv Singhal
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I'm not a huge fan of Bolognese sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and rich. I'll definitely be making it again.


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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for bread. It's always delicious.


Sabreen Sheikh
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I served it with pasta, polenta, and bread and it was all delicious.


Rio Joe
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to mine and it turned out great.


Priyanka Sarkar
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Reaotshepa Jampane
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This is the best Bolognese sauce I've ever had! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich, flavorful, and hearty. I served it over pasta and it was a huge hit with my family.