All Day Ragu (Bolognese)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 10
All Day Ragu (Bolognese) Recipe for Your Dinner
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

220 min

Ready In

4 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g veal mince
500 g pork mince
1 1/2 kg roma tomatoes , vine ripened and essential for flavour
80 ml tomato paste
3 large onions
50 ml olive oil
30 g fresh oregano
60 g fresh basil
15 g fresh thyme

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
535
Sugar
10g
Fat
27g
Bolognese is a classic Italian sauce that is slow-cooked for maximum flavor. All Day Ragu (Bolognese) is a variation that cooks for several hours with veal and pork mince. The sophistication comes from finely chopped vegetables, herbs, and fresh tomatoes that make it ideal for any fancy dinner. It serves as a comfort food for any weeknight meal or a cozy family dinner. It's loaded with flavors, spices, and herbs that will leave you craving for more, and you’ll be happy to know that this recipe can last you for days!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180C.
2.Pour oil into a large pot over medium heat, and add onions. Cook the onions, stirring often, until they are soft and translucent.
3.Then add both meats and stir them until they’re brown.
4.Add thyme, oregano, basil leaves followed by crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and hand crushed tomato with its juice.
5.Simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes,
6.Add a bit of water and bring to a boil.
7.Cover the pot and put it in the oven. Bake it for about 3 hours and occasionally stirring.
8.Once done, bring it out and stir the sauce to mix well.
9.Serve over your favorite pasta with freshly grated cheese and some basil leaves on top.

PROS

All day Ragu (Bolognese) is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for dinner and takes minimal effort to prepare.
The long cooking time helps to develop a deep, rich flavor that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
It’s an all-in-one meal, packed with protein, vitamins and other essential nutrients in one serving.

CONS

The long cooking time is the only downside but well worth the wait.
Moreover, the meat used in the recipe is not ideal for vegetarians or vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

All Day Ragu (Bolognese) is full of nutrient-dense ingredients and serves as a great source of protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals. It is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of cancer and heart diseases. The oregano in it also has antibacterial properties and aids digestion.

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