Classic Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients List
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, minced
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4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 pound lean ground beef
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½ pound ground pork
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1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
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½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
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6 ounces tomato sauce
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2 carrots, shredded
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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½ cup dry white wine
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½ cup chicken stock
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 pound pasta
Cooking Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bacon, and garlic, cooking until the bacon crisps up and the onions soften, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and onion mixture and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
Place the large skillet back over medium-high heat. Brown and crumble the ground beef and pork, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat and discard it.
Combine the bacon mixture with tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, wine, stock, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper into the meat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer the sauce for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta once done.
Serve the hot sauce over freshly cooked pasta.
Cooking Tips
For a fresh twist, try swapping 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh basil in place of the 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.
Leftover sauce? Simply freeze it for a convenient meal later on.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 472 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 47g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 9 | |
| Calories 472 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 463mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 23g | 47% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 15% |
| Calcium 51mg | 4% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 574mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5