Authentic Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Pepper
• 1 Salt
• 300 g Ground pork
• 80 ml Milk
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 300 g Ground beef
• 120 ml Dry red wine
• 1 Small onion
• 1 Small celery stalk
• 1 Small/medium carrot
• 500 ml Tomato puree
• 1 Whole bay leave

Method

1. 0

   Cut the carrot, celery and onion very fine.

2. 1

   In a medium to large heavy pot add the olive oil and chopped vegetables, cook covered on low heat until onion is transparent.

3. 2

   Increase the heat to medium and add the ground beef and pork. Stirring as the meat is cooking to break up the pieces. Once the meat has browned turn the heat up to high and add the wine.

4. 3

   Cook until the alcohol has evaporated and the liquid has evaporated. Decrease the heat to medium/low and add the tomato paste, puree, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Gradually decrease the heat to the lowest setting cover and let simmer for three hours. Stir occasionally.

5. 4

   After the time has passed remove the bay leaf and add the milk, heat thoroughly for a couple of minutes. Serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts

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