Name: Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: PT15MIN
Cook time: PT3HR
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 pound ground beef (80/20); 1 cup whole milk; pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 (14-ounce) can crushed or whole peeled tomatoes, with juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1
In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté until soft and golden, 5–7 minutes.
2
Add ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart, until it’s just lost its pink color. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Stir in the milk and a pinch of nutmeg. Simmer gently, stirring, until the milk has evaporated, about 10–15 minutes.
4
Add wine and simmer until fully evaporated, about 10 minutes.
5
Stir in tomatoes and their juices. When bubbling, reduce heat to very low. Simmer uncovered for 2.5–3 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if the sauce dries out.
6
Taste for seasoning. Serve with your favorite pasta, topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce

Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce

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