Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide

1. 1

   Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and 1 pinch salt; cook, stirring, until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir the ground beef into the vegetables; cook, stirring, until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Pour the milk into the ground beef mixture and bring it to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until most of the milk has evaporated and the bottom of the pan is still slightly saucy, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the white wine; cook, stirring, until the wine has mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour the tomatoes with their juice into a large mixing bowl; crush them with your hands until they look like a chunky sauce. Pour the tomato mixture into the ground beef mixture; fill the tomato can with 2 cups water and stir it into the sauce. Bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until the mixture cooks down to a thick sauce, at least 3 hours but preferably 4 to 6 hours. Skim fat from the top of the sauce if desired. Add more water if the sauce is too thick. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.

• Calories 392.29 kcal Moderate
• Protein 28.21 g Good Source
• Carbs 20.5 g Moderate
• Total Fat 15.78 g High
• Saturated Fat 6.83 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 81.09 mg High
• Sodium 209.11 mg Moderate
• Fiber 3.96 g Moderate
• Sugar 13.18 g High
• Added Sugar 3.31 g Moderate
• Calcium 125.63 mg Low Source
• Iron 4.61 mg Good Source
• Potassium 960.26 mg Good Source
• Vitamin A 61.29 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.6 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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