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Ragu Bolognese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/4 lb. bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. each ground cumin, nutmeg and pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked pasta and addition Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Directions:
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork, bacon, onions, celery and carrots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add wine. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bay leaves, sugar, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Add the cream, butter and parsley; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in cheese. Serve with pasta and additional cheese.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
yields 7 1/2 cups
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Prep time 25 min. Cook time 2 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Serve with a green salad and some warm French bread.

 

 

 

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