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Bolognese Sauce Recipe

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Authentic Italian-style bolognese sauce that pairs perfectly with spaghetti or pappardelle pasta for a satisfying and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups diced onion (about 1 large onion)
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot (about 1 carrot)
  • 1 cup diced celery (about 2 celery stalks)
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper (divided)
  • 2 pounds ground beef (like chuck or sirloin)
  • 1 cup dry red wine (I used alcohol-removed wine)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 28 oz can San Marzano-Style crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
  • 1 pound cooked spaghetti or pappardelle, chopped fresh parsley, and grated Parmigiano for serving

Instructions

  1. To begin, heat a big saucepan over medium heat. Once heated, drizzle in the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and the garlic is aromatic, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef. Season with beef with the remaining teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook until the meat has browned, breaking up any large chunks of beef into smaller pieces.
  3. Once the meat has browned, add the dry red wine (or alcohol-removed red wine alternative) to the pot, stirring, and scrapping any bits on the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add milk and give it a quick stir to combine all ingredients. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Add the crushed tomato sauce, thyme, and basil. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for at least 30 minutes or up to 60 minutes.
  7. Serve over spaghetti or pappardelle with grated parmesan and fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Martha Stewert's Slow Cooker Cookbook

Find it online: https://crave-worthy.com/bolognese-sauce-recipe/