Bolognese Recipe
This authentic bolognese recipe provides a delicious and classic Italian dish that can be enjoyed on any occasion. With its rich flavors and hearty texture, it is sure to satisfy your cravings for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Carrot finely chopped
- 1 stalk Celery finely chopped
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 250 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground pork
- 1/2 cup Red wine
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Tomato puree
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/2 cup Milk
Instructions
- Start by finely chopping one carrot, one celery stalk, and one onion.1 Carrot, 1 stalk Celery, 1 Onion
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Add the chopped vegetables to the pan and sauté until they become translucent.
- Next, add 250 grams of ground beef and 250 grams of ground pork to the pan.250 grams Ground beef, 250 grams Ground pork
- Cook the meat, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through.
- Pour in 125 milliliters of red wine and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.1/2 cup Red wine
- Add two tablespoons of tomato paste and 400 grams of tomato puree to the pan.2 tablespoons Tomato paste, 1 cup Tomato puree
- Season with salt, pepper, and a bay leaf for added flavor.Salt, Pepper, 1 Bay leaf
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least three hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in 100 milliliters of milk to add richness and creaminess to the sauce.