Bolognese

Bolognese Recipe

Recipe by Irina Sattui

This hearty, homemade spaghetti Bolognese sauce recipe is the ultimate holiday comfort food, perfect for gathering around the table with loved ones. Crafted with rich olive oil, a trio of aromatic vegetables, and a savory mix of ground beef and pork (or bison for a twist!), this sauce is simmered to perfection with robust red wine, tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. A touch of heavy cream lends a luxurious finish, making it the perfect pairing for al dente spaghetti.

Let the aroma fill your kitchen!

Recipe Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium celery rib, finely diced
• 1/2 pound ground beef or ground bison
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tsp tomato puree
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 (28-ounce) can peeled Italian tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken bone broth
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 good sized handful fresh parsley or basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• ½ pound spaghetti

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the carrot and celery and fry for 5 min.  Add the garlic and fry for another minute.

Add the ground beef, and the ground pork. Fry until no pink shows at all in the meat.

Add the wine, let it simmer until it has evaporated.

Add tomato paste sauté for a few min, then add canned tomatoes, parsley, oregano, 2 bay leaves and season with salt and pepper, cream and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients well.

Cook, uncovered, for 1-2 hours, stirring from time to time.

To keep it from sticking, add 1 cup of chicken bone broth.

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