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Bolognese Meat Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Atlantic City
Time2h 30m
Serves6

Slowly Simmered Tomato Sauce with Ground Beef & Sweet Italian Sausage

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Meat

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.

2

Add Vegetables

Stir in the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened.

3

Incorporate Garlic

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4

Mix in Remaining Ingredients

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

5

Simmer the Sauce

Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and let the sauce simmer for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add milk in the last 30 minutes of cooking for creaminess.

6

Final Seasoning

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove bay leaf before serving.