Spaghetti Bolognese

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Total Time:
2 hr 50 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
2 hr 20 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces bacon or pancetta, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
  • 3/4 cup diced carrots
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground veal
  • 1/2 pound pork sausage, removed from the casings, or ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes and their juice
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef or chicken stock or broth
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until browned and the fat is rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the beef and sausages, and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring, to deglaze the pan and remove any browned bits sticking to the bottom of the pan, and until half of the liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Add the tomatoes and their juices, the tomato sauce, beef broth, and sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, to keep the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan, until the sauce is thickened and flavorful, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the cream, butter, and parsley, stir well, and simmer for 2 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and return the water to a low boil. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking, until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.

Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and toss to blend. Divide among pasta bowls and serve with the cheese passed tableside. (Alternatively, toss only the desired portion of pasta with a bit of the sauce at a time in a serving bowl, reserving the remainder for another meal.)

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Sangiovese

Sangiovese

Bright, fruity Italian red wine

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  • on June 03, 2013

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    I love,love,love this one. I don't know why everyone say's the spice's are to much. I did just like it said. I did cook it for 2 hour's instead on a simmer. I love the taste maybe it's b/c i'm part Italian and I grew up with the taste. thanx for sharing

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  • on June 03, 2013

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    The cinnamon was too over powering for me. Next time I will leave it out and increase the oregano and thyme a little.

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  • on June 03, 2013

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    I never had or made a bolognese. I was having guests for dinner and wanted to make something relatively quick and easy. The spaghetti sauce I make is really good, but wanted something different. This recipe did the trick. I was a bit hesitant on using cinnamon and nutmeg as ingredients (and read how some reviewers said the spices were "overpowering". I followed the directions explicitly and ended up with a sauce for the ages. The cinnamon and nutmeg is what makes the bolognese shine. The flavors were exquisite, the meat perfectly blended with the sauce and the vegetables gave it a nice texture. This recipe was simply wonderful. Highly recommend it, hands down!

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