Description
Bolognese Sauce is a comforting classic that every home cook should master. This rich, hearty sauce combines ground beef and turkey, slowly simmered to perfection, capturing the essence of traditional Italian cooking. Whether you’re serving it over tagliatelle or using it as a filling for stuffed peppers, this versatile sauce is sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create a delightful Bolognese Sauce that enhances any meal. Ideal for meal prep, it freezes well, making weeknight dinners a breeze.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2 large carrots (finely chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 4 ounces turkey strips (diced)
- 1 pound ground beef (20% fat)
- 1 cup dry white grape juice
- 1 (28 ounces) can peeled San Marzano tomatoes (hand crushed)
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery for about 5 to 8 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper; remove from pot.
- In the same pot, add turkey strips; cook until golden brown. Set aside. Cook ground beef in batches until browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Return soffritto and turkey to the pot. Deglaze with grape juice, scraping the bottom; let evaporate.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, milk, nutmeg; season to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 3–4 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg