Jul 14 2026

Bolognese Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Classic meat sauce.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta or bacon and cook until crispy. Then add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Beef

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Then add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned all over.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Tomatoes and Wine

    Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for a few minutes. Then add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well to combine.

  4. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Finish with Milk

    Stir in the milk and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the Bolognese sauce over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil.

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