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A delicious hearty meat sauce that&#039;s made creamy by slow cooking the meat in milk, then wine and finally with plum tomatoes. Smooth and rich a truly memorable dish.

Authentic Bolognese Sauce Antica A True Taste of Italy

olive oil

butter

onion

celery

carrot

beef

Sea Salt

Black pepper (ground fresh from the mill)

milk

Whole nutmeg

dry white wine

Italian plum tomatoes (cut up with their juice)

pasta

parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Put the oil, butter and chopped onion in the pot and turn the heat on to medium. Cook and stir the onion until it has become translucent, then add the chopped celery and carrot. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring vegetables to coat them well.

Before adding the beef to the pot, mix the meat with a large pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Mix with your hands as you would for meatballs. Add to the pot and then break up the meat with a fork, stir well and cook until the beef is no longer pink.

Add milk and let it simmer gently, stirring frequently, until it has bubbled away completely. Grate a little bit of nutmeg in -- about 1/4 teaspoon, and stir

Add the wine, let it simmer until it has evaporated, then add the tomatoes and stir thoroughly. Bring the tomatoes up to a simmer and then turn down the heat so that the sauce cooks very slowly. Cook uncovered, for 4 or more hours, stirring occasionally. If the sauce begins to dry out add 1/2 cup of water whenever necessary. At the end of the cooking time there shouldn't be any water left.

Taste and season with salt and pepper. Toss with cooked drained pasta, adding the two tablespoons of butter, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Marisa, I am so happy to have found your website. I lived in Bologna for 5 years. Your recipe is the only authentic Bolognese sauce I have found since returning to the US. The Bolognese do not cook with garlic but love their butter and cream.

Truly appreciate the way you have made this wonderful Italian bolognese sauce. Everything is so nicely described that really helped me lots.

I made this sauce almost exactly like the recipe.  I used San Marzano tomatoes and equal parts, beef, pork and veal.  I did throw in a Parmesan rind. After the milk and wine had been cooked down, I added a cups of water and let it cook down three times, at least.  The sauce was so rich and perfect.  My husband and I have been to Tuscany and I think I had found my perfect recipe….after at lest a half a dozen tries. All we’re good but not as good as this.  Thanks for sharing.

I love a slow cooked sauce and this was incredible!

This might be one of my husband's favourite dinners. I have got to try your version because it looks so good!!!

Oh gosh this looks fantastic!  I love bolognese and I love this authentic version.  Nothing compares to Italian food made at home ^_^

Marrying into an Italian family pasta is a requirement at least once a week. This would be a great addition to the menu as I know they'd love this!  Thank you for sharing!

OOH! I have been craving some nice bolognese sauce and i got a perfect recipe for it. Thanks for sharing.

This is the only pasta bolognese sauce that I use now!!  I've tried many recipes and this one is perfect!

Thank you so much for sharing the story of your Mama's meat sauce! I love that she used beef tenderloin too! This looks so rich and beautifully and lovingly prepared.

Nom nom nom I could seriously go for a giant bowl of that right about now! This is comfort food at it's best. I know what I'm making for my family this weekend!

There is nothing better than a slow-cooked sauce. It brings out all the flavor of the meat. I love this authentic meal.

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