Marcella Hazan's Bolognese
  1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, sauté the onion until softened.

  2. Add the carrot and celery and sauté until softened.

  3. Add the ground beef and pork and break it up with a wooden spoon.

  4. Add the milk and let it cook out completely, about 20 minutes.

  5. Add the wine and let it cook out completely, about 20 minutes.

  6. Add the crushed tomatoes, a splash of water, and the thyme sprig.

  7. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 3 hours, adding a splash of water if it starts to dry out.

  8. Taste and season with salt and nutmeg.

  9. Serve the sauce with your choice of pasta, tossing it with a bit of the pasta cooking water and a knob of butter.

  10. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

CategoryBolognese

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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