Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Sugo Alla Bolognese)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Sugo Alla Bolognese) recipe for a comforting pasta dish
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

2 hrs

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 medium onions , peeled and coarsely chopped
2 carrots , peeled and coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs , coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
1/4 cup chopped uncooked bacon ( or pancetta )
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 lbs ground veal ( or ground beef or mixture of both )
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 can crushed tomatoes ( or pureed tomatoes )
1/2 cup milk ( or cream )
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
566
Sugar
5g
Fat
41g
Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Sugo Alla Bolognese) is a signature dish of Bologna, a city in Northern Italy. The sauce is traditionally served over thick pasta like tagliatelle or lasagna, but can also be enjoyed with spaghetti or penne. Each cook has their own version of Bolognese Sauce, but the key ingredients are always onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and ground meat. This recipe produces a rich, meaty sauce with a thick texture that is perfect for holding onto a pasta's shape. The addition of milk (or cream) gives it a creamy and velvety finish that is sure to satisfy any carb lover's cravings. Serve it up with a glass of red wine and some crusty bread and you've got yourself a perfect Italian meal.

Instructions

1.In a food processor, pulse onions, carrots and celery until finely chopped.
2.In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat up olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped vegetables, garlic and bacon. Cook until vegetables are soft and bacon is crispy.
3.Add ground veal (or beef) to pot and cook until browned, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon.
4.Pour in dry white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook until wine has reduced by half.
5.Add tomato paste, crushed (or pureed) tomatoes, milk (or cream), salt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
6.Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add water if the sauce becomes too thick.
7.Serve hot over cooked pasta with grated Parmesan cheese.

PROS

Authentic Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian recipe that is hearty, comforting and full of flavor.

It is a great way to get a serving of vegetables and protein with every bite.

CONS

This sauce takes some time to simmer so make sure to plan ahead.

It is also high in calories and fat due to the use of meat and dairy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce contains a good amount of protein, vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
However, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet due to its high fat and calorie content.

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