Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients
| 1 onion, minced | ||
| 1 carrot, minced | ||
| 1 celery stalk, minced | ||
| 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 2 cloves garlic, minced | ||
| 1 lb lean ground beef, or ground pork | ||
| 2 tsp tomato paste | ||
| 2/3 cups dry red wine (Chianti works well) | ||
| 2/3 cups beef or chicken stock | ||
| 16 oz can of Italian peeled tomatoes.(we like Cento) | ||
| kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste | ||
| 3 tbs heavy cream | ||
| Dash of freshly grated nutmeg |
This is a classic Italian meat sauce that is a staple of northern Italy. There are many variations, Grandma D’amico said this was the real thing! Who am I to argue?!
- Heat oil in a large saucepan and add the onions, carrots, and celery. Saute until tender.
- Add the beef or pork with the tomato paste and cook until the meat changes color.
- Add the wine stock, and tomatoes. Break up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, reduce heat and simmer very gently until the meat is tender and sauce is reduced. about 1 hour.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Stir in cream, mix well, then serve over pasta.
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