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Our Own Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce

Boy Oh Boy! A really thick and rich meat sauce that will win over anyone!

4 To 6 Delighted Guests Will Thank You.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons of butter
  • 4 teaspoons of crushed or chopped garlic
  • 1 3/4 cups of onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup of carrots (finely chopped)
  • 1/3 cup of celery (finely chopped)
  • 4 ounces of bacon (chopped)
  • 3/4 pound of fresh Italian sausage (removed from the casings)
  • 1/2 pound of lean beefsteak (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1/2 tablespoon of dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon of fresh nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 28 ounce can of peeled and diced tomatoes (in juice)
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 1/4 pound of mushrooms (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup of fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 pound of pasta (Mostaccíolli or Rigatoni goes great with this sauce)
  • Parmesan or Romano cheese (grated)

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil and one-half of the butter in a large frying pan.
  • Add the garlic, onion, carrot, celery and bacon.
  • Cook over low heat for about four or five minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the sausage meat and chopped beef.
  • Raise the heat and sauté for eight to ten minutes or until the meat just begins to brown, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to crumble the meat.
  • Add the Marsala wine and stir in the basil, oregano, the nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and ground pepper.
  • Mix in the sugar, the tomatoes in their juice and the tomato paste.
  • Reduce the heat to low, stir thoroughly, and let simmer for thirty minutes, uncovered.
  • Separately, sauté the mushrooms in the remaining butter along with the parsley.
  • Mix the sautéd mushrooms into the sauce. Reduce the heat enough to keep warm until serving.
  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander and return back to the pot.
  • Add the sauce and gently mix together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place in a warm serving dish, serve hot, and top with cheese.
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