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Bolognese Sauce

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A classic Italian meat sauce that is hearty and flavorful, perfect for pasta.

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Serves 6

medium

Meat Main Course

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Ingredients

  1. carrots - 1 pound (cut into small pieces)
  2. onion - 1/2 onion (large, diced)
  3. celery - 1 stalk (diced)
  4. olive oil - to taste (for frying)
  5. beef chuck - 1 pound (ground or minced)
  6. chicken livers - 1 pound (cleaned and diced)
  7. tomato paste - 6 oz (for thickening)
  8. white wine - 1 bottle (for deglazing)
  9. crushed tomatoes - 28 oz (canned)
  10. chicken bouillon - 1 big spoonful (liquid flavoring)
  11. dried basil - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning)
  12. dried parsley - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning)
  13. dried oregano - 1 tablespoon (for seasoning)
  14. balsamic vinegar - 1/4 cup (for acidity)
  15. salt - to taste (to taste)
  16. pepper - to taste (to taste)
  17. pasta - to taste (for serving)
  18. parmesan cheese - to taste (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Dice the carrots, onion, and celery.
  2. Heat the oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over high heat.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Add the diced vegetables and sauté until soft.
  4. Add the meat: Add ground beef and chicken livers to the pot, browning them.
  5. Deglaze with wine: Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot.
  6. Add tomatoes and seasonings: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chicken bouillon, and dried herbs.
  7. Simmer the sauce: Let the sauce simmer for at least 2 hours.
  8. Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions.
  9. Serve: Combine pasta with sauce, top with cheese and fresh herbs.

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