North Italian Meat Sauce (Ragu Bolognese) Recipe
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North Italian Meat Sauce (Ragu Bolognese)

By: MARBALET 
"This recipe comes from the Northern Italy areas, from Bologna. One unusual characteristic of this sauce is that there is no garlic in it-but there is a hint of ground nutmeg. Serve over hot, cooked pasta."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 1/2 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 12 ounces lean ground pork
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 pound chicken liver
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine the ham, onions, carrots and celery on a cutting board and chop into very small pieces. In a large skillet melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add ham mixture and saute, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a heavy large saucepan.
  2. In same skillet heat olive oil and lightly brown beef and pork over medium heat, stirring constantly to break up any lumps. Pour in the wine, increased the heat and boil briskly, still stirring constantly, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Add ground meat mixture to ham mixture in saucepan. Stir in the stock and tomato paste. Bring all to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine over high heat in the original skillet. Add chicken livers and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned. Remove livers from skillet and dice. Set aside and add to sauce 10 minutes before it is done. A few minutes before serving, stir in the cream and let it heat through. Season sauce with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 124 | Total Fat: 10.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great tasting sauce! I left out the chicken livers so I increased the amount of ground beef...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2003 by SOGOLONDJATA   view full review
This is so rich and lovely and filling and beautiful! Just gorgeous gorgeous stuff. I make a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2005 by HEBH   view full review
This is a great Bolognese! I agree with a previous review that a Cuisinart really helps with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by zip   view full review
I have made this recipe many times with great success. I usually follow the recipe amounts and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by STARDUST_331 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
If you're looking for a red sauce, this is not it! It's very rich, very very good. I pureed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by VORCHA   view full review
I use prosicutto instead of ham, used 1/2 lb of Italian sausage for 1/2 lb of the pork, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Julie B.   view full review
I ate this right out of the pot. I used red wine, added a french shallot and a couple of fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by savories   view full review
Velvety, rich and lovely...omitted the livers....had it with whole wheat penne. My family is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by VICKY464   view full review
Excellent recipe. I used all beef since I didnt have pork. Also used chicken broth instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by KARKAY5   view full review
This recipe is pretty easy and tastes great. My two friends who enjoyed it with me loved it! ...

 

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