Ingredients needed
Ground beef/beef mince. Ground pork/pork mince. Soffrito: Onion, celery and carrot. Aromatics: Fresh garlic cloves, bay leaves, fresh thyme (other fresh herbs like rosemary and parsley will also be delicious). Beef broth/beef stock. Canned tomatoes. Salt, black pepper and sugar. Cream/milk. Use whole milk or heavy cream.
How to make bolognese sauce
Making ahead and freezing
Freezing instructions: Allow the cooked sauce to cool to room temperature. Transfer the sauce to freezer safe containers or bags and freeze for up to 3 months. I like to portion out a few cups into each container to make for easier thawing. I also know that we usually use around 3 cups of bolognese with pasta so it makes sense to portion it out that way. Thaw the bolognese in the fridge overnight then transfer to a small saucepan and heat until bubbling. Make ahead: Bolognese sauce will last for 2-3 days in the fridge in airtight containers.
What can I do with bolognese sauce
Bolognese is perfect served with al dente pasta topped with Parmesan cheese for a simple family dinner. I like spaghetti or pappardelle but tagliatelle and fettuccine are delicious too. Remember to reserve a ladle of pasta water and add to the sauce as you toss it with the cooked pasta. This bolognese recipe is also great used in dishes like lasagna, in pasta bakes or simply served on crusty toast topped with plenty of cheese.
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