Rich, meaty Bolognese Sauce is easy to make and can be on the table in 35 minutes.
Use it to top pasta noodles, or layer in lasagna.
Make a double or triple batch to enjoy all winter long!
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What Is Bolognese Sauce?
As the name suggests, Bolognese sauce originated in Bologna, Italy.
Milk or cream, white wine, and a small amount of tomato enrich the sauce.
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The ingredients are added in stages, with each ingredient taking time to cook before adding the next ingredient.
Did I lose anything in this condensed cooking time?
Truth: just a smidgen.
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But frankly, it wasnt a deal breaker.
Unless you taste them side by side, you could hardly tell the difference.
Bolognese in 35 minutes?
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What Pasta Goes Best With Bolognese?
The meaty sauce is balanced perfectly with the texture of the wider noodles.
you’ve got the option to use the sauce to makelasagna, too.
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How Long Can You Keep Bolognese Sauce?
Its still safe to eat after that, but loses some quality.
I recommend storing it in small-ish (two-cup) containers to give you more choices when reheating.
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Pulse until finely chopped.
In a deep, wide skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Add the onions, carrots, and celery.
Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent but not browned.
Add the ground beef to the skillet with the sauteed vegetables.
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Add the salt and pepper.
You are not actually browning the meat, just cooking it until it no longer looks raw.
Stir in the nutmeg.
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Add them to the skillet and bring the sauce to a simmer.
If the sauce begins to look dry, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water.
Taste and add more salt and pepper if you feel it’s needed.
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Serve the sauce over a bed of cooked pasta.
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