Bolognese Sauce
The original recipe for Bolognese sauce, the traditional topping for tagliatelle and lasagna, with ingredients and tips for a perfect result!
Bolognese sauce is a masterpiece of Italian cuisine, where each ingredient - from fresh beef to bacon - combines to create a deep and balanced base. Its strength lies in the slow blending of flavors, in the ability to transform simple ingredients into a sauce that enhances both tagliatelle and lasagna, making it a refined alternative to faster recipes. With this recipe, we respect tradition without sacrificing versatility, combining technique and passion in a dish that always succeeds.
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the Bolognese sauce, first peel and finely chop the onion, celery, and carrot for the soffritto.
- 2
Finely chop the bacon 4 as well. Heat the oil in a non-stick saucepan, then add the bacon.
- 3
Brown the bacon 7 until it begins to melt and sizzle, releasing its fat; be sure to stir often to prevent burning. At this point, add the chopped vegetables.
- 4
Let the chopped vegetables soften slowly over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon (the onion must not taste burnt). Increase the heat and add the ground beef, stirring carefully.
- 5
Cook for about ten minutes. Now pour in the wine and let the alcohol evaporate, then add the double concentrated tomato paste.
- 6
Also add the tomato puree and the hot broth. Cover with a lid and cook over medium-low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper halfway through cooking. If the meat sauce becomes too dry during cooking, you can add more broth.
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The sauce should be a beautiful dark orange color, rich and creamy. Finally, taste and adjust the salt and pepper (
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Your Bolognese sauce is ready to be used for your recipes!
Ago's Notes
- Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the canned goods.
Enjoy your meal, and may your Bolognese sauce be a simple but profound work of art, as this recipe deserves. Patience and respect for the ingredients make the difference.
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