Classic Bolognese Sauce
This rich and deeply flavored Bolognese sauce is a staple of Italian cuisine, perfect for tossing with pasta or layering in lasagna. It features a slow-cooked blend of meats, vegetables, and tomatoes, creating a robust and satisfying meal.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 3 h 20 min
- Porcije
- 6
- Težina
- Srednje
- Po porciji
- 414 kcal
Informacije o alergenima: može sadržavati celer, mlijeko i sulfiti. Ako imate alergiju, uvijek provjerite ambalažu sastojaka.
Priprema
Sastojci
- 2 žlicaolive oil
- 100 gpancetta, finely diced
- 1 komyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 komcarrot, finely chopped
- 1 komcelery stalk, finely chopped
- 300 gground beef, 80/20 lean
- 200 gground pork
- 120 mldry white wine
- 240 mlwhole milk
- 400 gcanned crushed tomatoes
- 240 mlbeef broth
- 0,5 žličicasalt
- 0,25 žličicablack pepper, freshly ground
- 0,13 žličicanutmeg, freshly grated
Oprema
slotted spoon · large pot · wooden spoon
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Ensure the pot is large enough to accommodate all ingredients comfortably.
- 2
Add the pancetta to the pot and cook until crisp and the fat has rendered, about 5-7 minutes.
Oko 6 min
Napomena kuhara: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
- 3
Remove the cooked pancetta with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
Oko 1 min
- 4
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
Oko 9 min
Napomena kuhara: This step, known as creating a 'soffritto', is crucial for building the flavor base of the sauce.
- 5
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot.
- 6
Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Oko 9 min
Napomena kuhara: Drain any excess fat if desired, but a little fat adds flavor.
- 7
Pour in the dry white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: This 'deglazing' step adds a lot of flavor to the sauce.
- 8
Let the wine simmer until it has almost completely evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
Oko 6 min
- 9
Stir in the whole milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: The milk helps tenderize the meat and adds richness.
- 10
Continue to simmer until the milk has almost completely evaporated and been absorbed by the meat, about 10-15 minutes.
Oko 12 min
Napomena kuhara: Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
- 11
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
Oko 1 min
- 12
Return the reserved pancetta to the pot.
- 13
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for at least 2.5 hours, or up to 4 hours.
Oko 2 h 30 min
Napomena kuhara: Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom. The longer it simmers, the deeper the flavor.
- 14
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Oko 1 min
Po porciji
Nutritivne vrijednosti
- Kalorije
- 413,6kcal
- Bjelančevine
- 21,9g
- Ugljikohidrati
- 9,4g
- Masti
- 29,9g
- Vlakna
- 1,5g
- Šećeri
- 6,1g
Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.
Pravilno čuvanje
Store leftover Bolognese sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to loosen the sauce, or in the microwave.