Bolognese -

A white bowl filled with pasta shells topped with chunky meat and tomato sauce, garnished with shredded cheese. A spoon and a wooden spatula with sauce are on a marble surface beside the bowl.

5 from 1 vote

Bolognese

Get your Sunday sauce simmering all day long, with this incredibly easy and comforting Bolognese. Easily double this recipe to make a huge batch and freeze for later.

Prep Time10

Active Time2 15

Total Time2 25

Course: dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: bolognese

Yield: servings

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

1 tbsp olive oil
1 white onion finely diced
2 carrots peeled and finely diced
3 celery stalks finely diced
5 garlic cloves minced
½ lb ground pork
½ lb ground beef
1 cup whole milk
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 cup red wine
1 tsp oregano
pinch of nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

For serving

16 oz pasta of choice cooked
shredded Parm

Instructions

In a Dutch oven or large heavy bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Add the pork and beef, breaking into small pieces. Season with salt. Cook until it's browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Add the milk and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Next, add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, red wine, oregano and nutmeg. Mix to combine and bring to a boil. Then, lower the heat and simmer for at least 2 hours, the longer the better. Occasionally stir, taste, and add salt if needed.
When ready to serve, ladle the sauce over the cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

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