Bolognese Sauce Recipe
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Bolognese Sauce

By: Kimber 
"An excellent chunky pasta sauce with beef, pork, lots of vegetables and tons of flavor. Freeze any unused portions for later use. If you have fresh herbs, you may substitute 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil for the dried basil in this recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (113)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 to 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
  • 6 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound pasta

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat and saute bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is browned and crisp; set aside.
  2. In large saucepan, brown beef and pork. Drain off excess fat. Stir in bacon mixture, mushrooms, carrots, celery, tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, stock, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to saucepan. Cover, reduce heat and simmer one hour, stirring occasionally.
  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  4. Serve sauce over hot pasta.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 471 | Total Fat: 19.7g | Cholesterol: 59mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by SINEAD20   view full review
This is a very good recipe for bolognese sauce. Of course, as with most recipes, a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by GIX2   view full review
This is an EXCELLENT recipe. I have made it a number of times both for my family and for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2005 by Brad Loewen   view full review
This is just your basic, everyday bolognese sauce. I only see one problem with this recipe......
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by RUTH'S CRAVINGS   view full review
AWESOME & DIVINE!!! I am bad about not following a recipe.......the only change I made with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by kelcampbell Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was really good spaghetti sauce. I am unable to follow recipe directions without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2004 by studiowerks   view full review
Excellent! Wonderful flavors! I made a double batch and I'm glad I did; it will be well worth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by OZAHIRU   view full review
since my italian told me that the real bolognese sauce call out for chicken liver. i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2005 by txhowell   view full review
To make the bacon more palatable...take the bacon, onion, carrots, & garlic and olive oil and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by SUNSHINEDAYDREAM   view full review
My family truly enjoyed this sauce. It is rich and flavorful. It is very authentic. I did add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by Suemck   view full review
Thanks so much for this recipe, Kimber! This sauce is excellent and I only made minor...

 

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