Ingredients for Real Italian Bolognese Sauce
- 6 ounces diced bacon
- 1 large onion
- 2 stalks diced celery
- 2 diced carrots
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 1/2 cups beef consommé
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 pound penne pasta
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How to Make Real Italian Bolognese Sauce
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until butter melts and froths slightly.
- Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add diced bacon and cook until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving bacon fat in the pot.
- Add ground beef and pork to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the reserved bacon. Add red wine and beef consommé. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquids have reduced by about half (about 10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in oregano, salt, pepper, sage, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg.
- Add crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- About 5-10 minutes before serving, stir in the milk.
- Serve over your favorite pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
71 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
119g
Carbs
38g
