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If you are a lover of Italian cuisine, this Bolognese Sauce recipe is definitely a must try. It’s a labor of love and totally worth the time it takes to make this creamy, thick and delicious sauce.
Ingredients Needed for Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Use a food processor to finely chop the Dandy® celery, onion, and carrots.
How to Make Bolognese Sauce
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Next, add in the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until the veggies begin to caramelize, typically takes about 6 – 8 minutes. Remove the cooked vegetables from the pot and set aside in a bowl.
How to Make Bolognese Sauce
Add the olive oil and ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes until the meat browns. Be sure to break down the meat into small pieces that are consistent with the size of the vegetables. Return the vegetables back to the pot, mix well and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add the red wine to the hot pot. Which will help to deglaze the pan, getting all the flavors of the small browned bits stuck to the bottom. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a large spoon to help loosen any pieces that are stuck as they are packed with flavor!
How to Make Bolognese Sauce
Add the crushed tomatoes, milk, basil and parsley. You want to make sure that you mix this really well as it’s a big pot! Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 to 4 hours.
How to Make Bolognese Sauce
Stir in heavy cream and Romano cheese, mixing well to incorporate into the sauce. Season with sea salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper to taste.
How to Make Bolognese Sauce
Serve with your favorite wide noodle pasta in order for it to completely stack up the sauce. A pasta like penne works well!
How to Make Bolognese Sauce