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Bolognese Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta

Bolognese is such a thick and hearty sauce it is perfect for winter or rainy fall days.
Course pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword bolognese, ground beef, ground pork, meat sauce, pappardelle, sauce, sausage, tomato, veal
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 8
Calories 1273kcal

Ingredients

  • pounds (80/20) ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground veal
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casing
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup finely diced celery
  • 1 cup finely diced carrot
  • 8 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • tablespoons dried basil
  • 3 cups dry red wine
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, with their liquid
  • 1 (28-ounce) can pureed tomatoes
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • Freshly ground black pepper, a needed
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, if needed, to adjust acidity
  • 2 pounds Pappardelle pasta

Instructions

  • Heat a large heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook the beef, pork, veal and sausages in small batches in the sauté pan. After each batch is browned, set it aside in a large bowl.
  • Return pot to medium heat, add the olive oil and heat through.  Sauté the onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil until very soft and slightly light brown.
  • Stir in the garlic, oregano and basil, and continue to sauté 3 to 5 minutes. Add the red wine and reduce until the vegetables are almost dry, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the sautéed meat. Add the cans of tomatoes with their liquid and 1 cup of water, stirring to combine.
  • Cook over medium to medium-low heat for 4 to 6 hours and stir frequently so that it does not burn.
  • When done cooking, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The sauce may need a little sugar to adjust the acidity.
  • Bring a large pot of water to the boil; add the salt and bring back to the boil. Pour in the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and return the pasta to the pot. Ladle in the enough of the Bolognese to coat the pasta.
  • To serve, scoop pasta into warmed bowls and serve. Any leftover sauce can be frozen in sealed bags and stored until next use.

Nutrition

Calories: 1273kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 289mg | Sodium: 1091mg | Potassium: 1233mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2940IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 7mg