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Bolognese Sauce

Name: Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 125 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks; 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch chunks; 3 cloves garlic, very roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1⅓ pounds ground beef (85% lean); 4 ounces pancetta, finely diced; 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for pasta water); ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup dry red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 1 (14-oz) can crushed tomatoes (about 1¾ cups); ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup whole milk; 1 pound pasta, for serving; Handful chopped fresh basil or parsley, for serving (optional); Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving (optional)

Prep 25m

Cook 2h 5m

Total 2h 30m

This Bolognese sauce recipe is full of flavor, with a mix of ground beef and pancetta. The sauce is simmered with onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, then finished with wine, broth, tomatoes, and milk. Serve over pasta with fresh herbs and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for a delicious, hearty meal.