Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"I would like to find a stew that will give me heartburn immediately, instead of at three o'clock in the morning."--John Barrymore

Bolognese Sauce Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Bolognese Sauce is from From the Recipe Box of Jean Papendick and Family, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 large onion diced
2 large carrots, cut in 1/2” pieces
3 ribs celery, cut in ½” pieces
4 cloves garlic
Extra virgin olive oil, for the pan
Kosher salt
3 pounds ground chuck
2 cups tomato paste
1 bottle hearty red wine
Water
3 bay leaves
1 bunch thyme, tied in a bundle
Directions:
Directions:
In food processor puree, onion, carrots, celery and garlic into coarse paste. Over medium heat, coat large pan with oil, add pureed vegetables, season with salt. Cook until all water is evaporated and vegetables are brown (15-20 minutes). Add ground beef, season with salt and brown for 15-20 minutes. Add tomato paste and brown 4-5 minutes. Transfer meat mixture to stock pot and add wine, cook 4-5 minutes. Add water to pan until water is about 1 inch above meat. Add bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 3 ½ - 4 hours, stirring occasionally. As water evaporates, add more to keep level about 1 inch above meat. During last half hour of simmer, do not add water and reduce to desired thickness.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

231W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!