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Bolognese Sauce

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Bolognese Sauce is the ultimate Italian comfort food that every home cook should have in their repertoire. This rich and hearty sauce combines ground beef and turkey with a medley of finely chopped vegetables, resulting in a deep, savory flavor profile that’s perfect for pasta nights or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 large carrots (finely chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 4 ounces turkey strips (diced)
  • 1 pound ground beef (20% fat)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup dry white apple vinegar
  • 1 (28 ounces) can peeled San Marzano tomatoes (hand crushed)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until melted. Add onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing until softened and beginning to caramelize for about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional couple of minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper, then use a slotted spoon to remove the mixture from the pot and set aside.
  2. If needed, add more olive oil to the pot. Add turkey strips and cook until golden brown, around 5 minutes. Remove turkey strips from the pot and set aside.
  3. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding: Add ground beef to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned for about 10–15 minutes. Break up lumps with a wooden spoon but avoid stirring too often to allow caramelization.
  4. Return reserved soffritto and turkey strips back into the pot. Pour in white apple vinegar to deglaze by scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Cook until most of the vinegar has evaporated (about 2–3 minutes). Stir in crushed tomatoes, milk, nutmeg, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer.
  5. Cover and cook while stirring occasionally for 3–4 hours or until liquids have reduced significantly. If too liquidy at this point, increase heat briefly while stirring frequently until thickened.
  6. Stir in heavy cream if using, along with parmesan cheese and parsley. Mix vigorously to emulsify. Taste for seasoning; adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve your delicious Bolognese Sauce tossed with wide pasta like tagliatelle or pappardelle for an authentic Italian experience!

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