Ragu Bolognese Recipe
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Ragu Bolognese

By: Mike Oxsolong 
"This is the real deal, an authentic recipe for a meat sauce."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese
Cocktail Negroni Cocktail II
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 cup minced celery
  • 1/4 cup minced carrot
  • 1 pound ground veal
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pancetta bacon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, celery and carrots until soft. Add veal, pork, beef and pancetta, and cook until evenly brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour in milk, and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Cover, and simmer 2 1/2 hours.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 750 | Total Fat: 63g | Cholesterol: 182mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent sauce, but I definitely omitted the butter and cut the olive oil in half! Otherwise...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by JLDELAP   view full review
While I agree with most everything in this recipe, if you are going to take this much time (as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by musicvixen24   view full review
I would've given it a 5 because it was great. But only after my changes. How can there not be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by deedle   view full review
Really very, very good. I followed one reviewer and added balsamic vinegar. A keeper.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Kathy   view full review
This ragu recipe is outstanding. I make it ahead and put in quart size bags in the freezer. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by Jessica Paige Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Worked in an Italian restaurant for years and this Bolognese is light years ahead of the one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by Tina   view full review
This is a great sauce. Doubled the recipe and used it to make lasagna, a little pricey but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by TSUILI Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I halved the recipe and wish I hadn't so I had more leftovers! Delicious and exactly what I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by madeinmontana   view full review
Delicious Bolognese recipe. I have tried a dozen different Bolognese recipes over the past...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2011 by SpiritedSadge   view full review
This is the BEST bolognese I have ever had! I added 1 cup red wine after the meat was cooked...

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