Bolognese Sauce or meat ragu
Bolognese sauce is a complex sauce which involves various cooking techniques.
Ingredients
- 500 gr minced beef
- 500 gr minced pork
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pc chopped onion
- 1 pc diced carrot
- 1 pc diced celery stalk
- 4-5 pcs crushed garlic cloves
- 1 pc bay leaf
- 1 tbsp Italian herbs seasoning mix
- 150 ml white wine dry
- 800 ml tomato sauce passata
- 800 ml chopped tomatoes tin
- 2-3 pcs diced red chilies (optional)
- 1 tbsp dried chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Sweat the onions in some olive oil for 3 - 4 minutes before adding the celery and carrots and stir-fry for another 3 - 4 minutes.
- Add the minced meat and constantly stir with a spatula or a spoon to break up big lumps if there are any.
- Add all the other ingredients; season with salt and pepper and leave to simmer for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
Notes
- The Bolognese sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to a month.
- If the texture of the Bolognese sauce is too thick, it is recommended to add extra passata during the cooking process.
Nutrition for 1 portion
Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 24gFat: 33gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 762mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4mg
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