Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Aromatics

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Garlic and Meat

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Then, add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook until the meat is browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Deglaze with Wine

   Pour in the red wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce slightly and the alcohol to evaporate.

4. 4

   Incorporate Tomatoes

   Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

5. 5

   Simmer the Sauce

   Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover partially. Let it simmer for at least 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Finish with Milk

   Stir in the milk and let the sauce simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavor and creaminess.

7. 7

   Serve

   Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve over your favorite pasta or use as desired.