Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce

Name: Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h 40 min
Total time: 6 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 tablespoons (4 oz) unsalted butter (divided); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 1/3 cups chopped celery; 1 1/3 cups chopped carrot; 1 pound ground chuck ((I used 1/2 pound chuck and 1/2 pound veal)); 1/2 pound ground pork; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups whole milk; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or a pinch of ground nutmeg); 2 cups dry white wine; 3 cups canned imported San Marzano tomatoes ((Italian plum tomatoes) with their juice); 1 pound tagliatelle; freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (at the table)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:5h 40min

Marcella Hazan's Bolognese sauce recipe is as authentic as can be. Simple, everyday ingredients—beef, onions, carrot, celery, milk, wine, and cheese—come together in a pot, simmering for hours, what can only be described as heaven on a plate.

Updated at: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:11:44 GMT