Hearty Fettuccini Bolognese Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Hearty Fettuccini Bolognese Sauce Recipe for Pasta Lovers
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hrs 30 min

Ready In

2 hrs 50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 onions , chopped
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic , chopped
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound chopped pork
3/4 pound mild Italian sausage
6 ounces pancetta bacon , diced
2 cans whole peeled tomatoes , with liquid
1 can chicken broth
1/2 cup whole milk
5 teaspoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
5 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound fettuccini pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
783
Sugar
7g
Fat
47g
Fettuccini Bolognese sauce is an Italian classic that has become a family favorite around the world. This recipe combines ground veal, pork, and mild Italian sausage with pancetta, fresh herbs, and vegetables to create a thick and hearty sauce that sticks to the pasta perfectly. The dish is easy to prepare and can be customized to your taste preferences. You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to make it spicy or add in some chopped spinach or zucchini for some extra veggies. This recipe is the perfect option for an indulgent meal that you can enjoy at home with family or friends.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables soften and release their juices.
2.Add the ground veal, pork, and mild Italian sausage to the pot, stirring continuously to break up any lumps. Add pancetta and cook until brown.
3.Add tomatoes and chicken broth to the pot, bring it to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 hours.
4.Add whole milk, Italian flat leaf parsley, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir everything together and cook for 30 minutes.
5.In another large pot, cook fettuccini pasta in boiling salted water for 8–10 minutes or as per the package instructions. Reserve some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
6.Drain the pasta and add it to the pot with the Bolognese sauce, toss everything together and mix well. Serve it hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

PROS

This hearty fettuccini Bolognese sauce is packed with proteins, essential vitamins, and minerals, making it a filling and satisfying meal option for pasta lovers.

It’s a perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or when you need a quick and easy meal option.
Plus, the leftovers can be reheated for lunch or dinner the next day!

CONS

The dish is high in fat, calories, and sodium.
It’s not the ideal meal option for people on a low-fat diet or people with high blood pressure.

The prep time for this dish is quite long, so you’ll need to plan ahead if you’re considering making this for a weeknight dinner.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Bolognese sauce recipe has several health benefits, thanks to the abundance of fresh vegetables and protein-rich meats used in its preparation. The carrots and celery are loaded with vitamins, and the protein from the meats helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
The tomatoes used in the sauce are a great source of Vitamin C and lycopene, which may help protect against some forms of cancer and promote heart health. The aromatic herbs like basil and thyme add flavor and may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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