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Authentic Bolognese sauce

Nothing makes you feel more at home than an authentic Bolognese sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Sauce
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups tomato passata
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 golden onion
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 glass red wine
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Finely dice carrots and onions.In a large pot, melt the butter together with a tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the diced vegetables with a bouquet of aromatic herbs.
  • Add 2 cloves of unpeeled garlic.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5/6 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the garlic cloves.
  • Add the ground meat.
  • Cook everything for 5/6 minutes over medium heat, stirring well.
  • Increase the heat and deglaze with red wine. Let the red wine evaporate, then lower the temperature.
  • Add the tomato and let it cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring well.
  • Remove the aromatic herbs and add the milk.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning.Let it cook slowly for 15-20 minutes.
  • When the tomato has reduced well, your Bolognese sauce is ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5342IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 4mg
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