Classic Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (12)

  • 6 to 8 ounces ground beef (it shouldn't be too lean, or the sugo will be dry)
  • Optional: 2 ounces pancetta (minced; if you omit it increase the beef)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 medium onion (minced)
  • 1/2 carrot (minced)
  • 1 stalk celery (minced)
  • 1/2 cup red wine (dry)
  • 3/4 cup tomatoes (crushed or 2 tablespoons tomato paste dissolved in 1/2 cup water)
  • 8 ounces beef broth (If you don't have any, dissolve half a bouillon cube in a cup of boiling water)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pound pasta
  • Garnish: freshly grated Parmigiano

Directions

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