Best Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Meat Sauce)

My favorite bolognese recipe is a rich tomato sauce made up of pancetta, ground
beef, and Italian sausage. Use this meat sauce in your favorite lasagna, baked
ziti, or stuffed shells recipe. Or use this versatile pasta sauce recipe on
spaghetti, rigatoni, or tagliatelle. Delicious with a side of garlic knots and a
simple salad.

Servings: 8

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Prep Time
30 minutes

Cook Time
2 hours

Course:

Dinner

Cuisine:

Italian Sauces

Keywords:

Pasta Bolognese Recipe italian sausage Italian Food pasta recipe

Instructions

1 Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and pancetta and cook for 5 to
6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until browned.
2 Add the sausage and beef and use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into
pieces. Continue cooking until meat is browned and no pink remains, about 5
minutes.
3 Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add in the onion and carrot
and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until onion
has softened and is almost translucent. Stir in the tomato paste.
4 Add in the wine and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes. Then stir in a 1/2 cup
of the beef stock and all of the crushed tomatoes, stirring well to combine.
5 Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce to medium low and continue cooking for 2
hours, slowly adding in the remaining beef stock as it begins to thicken.
6 Stir in the sugar and basil and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and add salt
and pepper as needed. I suggest starting with 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2
teaspoon of pepper.
7 Reduce to the lowest heat and slowly whisk in the heavy cream, stirring
constantly. Whisk in the nutmeg. Remove from heat and let the sauce stand for 5
minutes before serving.
8 Serve with pasta, ravioli, or gnocchi.

Best Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Meat Sauce)

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