Unbelievable Bolognese Sauce
Prepare to impress your taste buds with our "Unbelievable Bolognese Sauce," a labor of love that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed masterpiece. This classic Italian recipe combines two types of ground meat—beef and pork—simmered to perfection in a rich blend of crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. Enhanced with the subtle sweetness of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, and balanced with dry white wine and whole milk, this sauce achieves a depth of flavor that’s truly remarkable. Slow-cooked for hours, it develops a velvety texture and an irresistible richness that pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and vibrant parsley for the ultimate finishing touch. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy family meals, this Bolognese is your go-to recipe for Italian comfort food at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup whole milk
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional, for serving)
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
Add the ground beef and pork to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Pour in the white wine and cook for 3-4 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and let the alcohol evaporate.
Add the milk, stir well, and simmer gently for 5 minutes to mellow out the flavors.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and the bay leaf.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let it simmer for 2.5-3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce in the last 30 minutes of cooking and adjust seasonings if needed.
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Serve the sauce warm over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles.
Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.9 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.7 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 617 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 3805 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 144.6 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 720 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 5456 mg | 116% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
