With its rich and flavorful combination of tomatoes, garlic and traditional Italian herbs, bolognese sauce is surprisingly easy to make and can be enjoyed over a variety of dishes. In this recipe, you will learn the basics of making a traditional bolognese sauce, including tips and tricks on how to enhance the flavor and create a truly unique taste. This sauce can be used in a variety of ways to elevate different dishes, from classic spaghetti to lasagne. So, if you are ready to treat your taste buds to the perfect bolognese sauce, let’s get started!
Ingredients
1/4 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground chuck
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
12 oz Italian plum tomatoes, crushed or pureed
1 cup milk
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
salt and black pepper
Method
Add the olive oil, butter, and onion to a large pot and cook over medium heat until onion turns translucent.
Add the carrots and celery and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the ground pork, ground chuck, salt and pepper to taste, and cook until no longer pink.
Add the milk and simmer until it bubbles away entirely.
Add the wine and let simmer until evaporated.
Add the tomatoes and lightly simmer for up to 3 hours, adding 1/2 cup water if sauce looks to be drying out. Water should be evaporated before serving sauce.
