Signature Bolognese

 

Jennifer Bajsel

Signature Bolognese Sauce

A hearty meat sauce!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 each Medium Yellow Bell Pepper Diced 1/4 inch
  • 1/2 each Green Bell Pepper Diced, 1/4 inch
  • 1 lbs Ground Chuck
  • 1/4 lbs Ground Veal
  • 1/4 lbs Ground Pork
  • 28 oz San Marzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes Pureed
  • 13.8 oz Chopped Tomatoes I prefer Pomi
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Basil dried
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano dried
  • 1/4 cup Italian Parsley Fresh, chopped
  • AN Kosher salt add to taste
  • AN Ground Black Pepper add to taste

Equipment

  • medium sauce pot
  • large stock post
  • colander

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over med-high heat. When oil is hot add onion and bell pepper and reduce heat. Sweat onions until translucent and peppers are softened.
  2. Add ground beef, veal and pork, sauté until browned. Drain beef, onion and pepper mixture.
  3. Place beef mixture in medium sauce pot and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Puree San Marzano tomatoes. Add tomato puree to the beef mixture and bring to a simmer over med-low heat. Add the Pomi chopped tomatoes to the beef mixture.
  5. Add the garlic, basil and oregano. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce heat to a low simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let simmer 2-4 hours.
  7. Add fresh parsley t the sauce 30 minutes before serving.
  8. When ready, serve with your favorite pasta!

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