Bolognese Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the base

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

2. 2

   Add garlic

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

3. 3

   Brown the meat

   Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

4. 4

   Deglaze with wine

   Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Allow the wine to simmer for 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes and spices

   Stir in the crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

6. 6

   Simmer the sauce

   Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cover partially. Let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor, simmer for up to 1 hour.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve the Bolognese sauce over cooked rigatoni pasta and enjoy!