Bolognese
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The sauce recipe was invented by the residents of Bologna. Each family has its own unique way of preparing this sauce. Bolognese is frequently mentioned in Italian recipes and is commonly used with Italian pasta. In Bolognese cuisine, the meat sauce is traditionally served with mashed potatoes, fresh tagliatelle, or green lasagna. To achieve a creamy and thick consistency, don't skimp on cooking time. Italian chefs simmer such sauces for 2 to 4 hours, sometimes even longer. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash, peel, and finely chop (into small cubes) the celery, onion, garlic, and carrots. Pour oil into a heavy-bottomed high pot, heat it, and sauté the vegetables until soft.
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Step 2
2. When the vegetables are soft, add the dried chili, stir and continue frying, stirring.
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Step 3
3. Add the minced meat - beef and veal. Break it up with a spoon and mix well with the vegetables.
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Step 4
4. Add bay leaves, thyme, and tomato paste to the cooked meat.
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Step 5
5. Mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Add the cream or milk. Stir and cook until the milk (cream) is absorbed into the meat.
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Step 7
7. After 10 minutes, add the wine and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Then add the tomatoes chopped in a blender and the juice they were canned in.
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Step 9
9. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 2.5 hours. Stir occasionally.
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Step 10
10. At the end of cooking, add salt, pepper, and mix.
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Step 11
11. Remove the bay leaf from the Bolognese and take it off the heat.
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Step 12
12. Bolognese is a classic pasta sauce, especially for spaghetti. Cook and serve.