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Classic Bolognese

This traditional Italian recipe slowly simmers spicy pork sausage and tender beef in a ragout of vegetables and red wine for an unbeatable flavor.

6

Servings

20 Mins

Prep Time

60 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Process the Diced Vegetables and Garlic

Combine the diced vegetables and garlic cloves in a food processor. Process the vegetables until they resemble grains of rice. Remove from the food processor and set aside.

  • Red Bell Pepper(diced small)1 cup
  • Yellow Onion(diced small)1 ½ cups
  • Celery Stalk(diced small)⅓ cup
  • Carrot(peeled, diced small)⅓ cup
  • Garlic Cloves(whole)6
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Cooking Steps

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1. Add the Oil while Preheating the Pot

Add the oil and preheat the pot to 350°F/175°C (medium).

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Tbsps.
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2. Add and Cook the Pancetta

Cook the pancetta for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring frequently until it begins to brown.

  • Pancetta(diced small)5 oz
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3. Add and Cook the Vegetables

Reduce the temperature to 325°F/160°C (medium) and cook the vegetables for 3 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring occasionally until softened.

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4. Add and Cook the Ground Beef and Sausage

Using a sturdy spoon or spatula break the ground meat into pea sized pieces, Cook the ground meats for 6 minutes or until it begins to brown.

  • Ground Beef1 lb.
  • Spicy Italian Sausage(ground)12 oz
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5. Add and Reduce the Milk

Reduce the milk for 6 minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn't burn. Reduce the milk until you can easily see the bottom of the pot when you stir.

  • Whole Milk1 cup
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6. Add and Reduce the Wine

Reduce the wine for 7 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Reduce until you can easily see the bottom of the pot when you stir.

  • Red Wine2 cups
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7. Add the Tomato Puree and Simmer the Bolognese

Stir in the tomato puree. Simmer the sauce at 220°F/105°C for 30 minutes or until you can easily see the bottom when you stir. Stir occasionally, once fully cooked, remove the pot from the heat.

  • Tomato Puree4 cups
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8. Season the Bolognese

  • Kosher Salt3 tsps.
  • Black Pepper(freshly cracked)15 turns
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9. Fold in the Parmesan

  • Parmesan Cheese(grated)1 ½ cups
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10. Garnish and Serve

Serve the bolognese over your favorite pasta, finished with grated parmesan and picked basil, or reserve it for later use.

  • Parmesan Cheese(grated)½ cup
  • Freshly Picked Basil25
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