Bolognese Sauce
This is the BEST Bolognese Sauce Recipe, and it's easy to make. It's a staple in my home, I make a big batch and have meals for several nights.
Servings: 16 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 105 mins
Total Time: 115 mins
Ingredients
  • 4 oz pancetta, chopped (or center cut bacon)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, minced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, minced
  • 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 - 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes, I love Tuttorosso
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup half & half
Instructions
  1. In a deep heavy saute pan, sauté pancetta until fat melts.
  2. Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Increase flame to medium-high, add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned.
  4. Add wine, cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add tomatoes and bay leaf. Simmer covered on low, at least 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add half & half and parsley, cook 2 minutes longer.