Classic Bolognese Sauce (A.K.A. Ragu)

"The saying "good things come to those who wait" certainly applies to this recipe that I got from my Italian sister-in-law!! It goes well with most types of pasta (tortellini, rigatoni, etc.)and is perfect for lasagna or any other baked dish."
 
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photo by Susan G. Oakton photo by Susan G. Oakton
photo by Susan G. Oakton
Ready In:
8hrs 10mins
Ingredients:
14
Yields:
3 cups
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ingredients

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directions

  • In order to prevent the ragu from reducing too quickly, use the heaviest, deepest pot that you own.
  • Melt butter& oil and saute onion& garlic over medium heat until just translucent.
  • Add celery& carrot and cook gently for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef, crumbling it in the pot with a fork.
  • Stir in salt.
  • Cook only until the meat loses its raw, red colour.
  • Add the wine, turn heat up to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the wine evaporates (1/2 hour to 45 minutes).
  • Turn the heat down to medium, add the milk& nutmeg and cook, stirring frequently, until all the milk evaporates (1/2 hour TO 45 minutes).
  • Add oregano, pepper& tomatoes and stir thoroughly.
  • When the tomatoes have started to boil, turn the heat down until the sauce cooks at the laziest simmer- just the occasional bubble.
  • Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for at least 4 hours (5 hours is better).
  • If you can't watch the sauce for such a long stretch, you can interrupt this simmering time- but DO complete it in the same day!

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Reviews

  1. Excellent. I've toyed with a couple of the ingredients here and there (i.e. i add a LOT of garlic - I love garlic!) and I use it in my lasagna.
     
  2. I have this exact recipe and serve it over fresh pasta, it is absoultley the BEST!!!!!
     
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