Bolognese Meat Sauce
I came across a recipe online for Bolognese Meat Sauce that I wanted to make for dinner the other night. Was just a capture of a page in a book, but I had never made Bolognese before. Was highly regarded as a local recipe of Emilia Romagna in Italy. After trying it, I highly recommend this:
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
- 2 oz Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
- 1 Medium Onion Finely Chopped
- 1 Medium Carrot Finely Chopped
- 1 Stalk Celery Finely Chopped
- 1 oz Mushrooms Diced
- 4 oz Pancetta or Unsalted Bacon Finely Chopped
- 12 oz Ground Beef Pork, or Veal
- 1 Cup Red Wine
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 Cup Meat Stock
- 5 fl oz Heavy Cream
Heat the butter and oil in a deep saucepan
Add the vegetables and fry until softened and browned
Add the pancetta and meat until the meat changes color
Moisten with Wine, Simmer until it evaporates, then add seasoning, tomato paste, and some stock
Cook slowly, covered, stirring occasionally, and gradually stirring in all the stock
After 1 1/2 hours, stir in the cream and cook uncovered until reduced.
Serve with tagliatelle
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