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BOLOGNESE SAUCE

 

Bolognese Sauce

 

Original Recipe Yield 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat and saute bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is browned and crisp; set aside.
2. In large saucepan, brown beef and pork. Drain off excess fat. Stir in bacon mixture, mushrooms, carrots, celery, tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, stock, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to saucepan. Cover, reduce heat and simmer one hour, stirring occasionally.