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Bolognese Meat Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 Tbsp butter or margerine
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp pancellta or unsmoked bacon, finely chopped (optional)
1 carrot, finely sliced
1 stick celery, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 lb extra lean minced beef
salt and pepper
2/3 cup red wine
1/2 cup milk
1 14 oz.can plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
1 bay leaf
pinch of dried thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp fresh)
Directions:
Directions:
Heat butter and oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onions and cook over moderate heat for 3-4 min. Add the pancetta, if using and cook another few minutes. Stir in the carrot, celery and garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes more.
Add the beef and crumble it into the vegetables with a fork. Stir until the meat loses its red colour. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour in the wine, raise the heat slightly and cook until the liquid evaporates, 3-4 minutes. Add the milk and cook until it evaporates.
Stir in the tomatoes with their juice and the herbs. Bring the sauce to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Check seasoning before serving.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6 servings with pasta
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Great with all kinds of pasta and in meat lasagne. Freezes well so double the recipe if desired.

 

 

 

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