Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Name: Traditional Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) 80/20 ground beef; 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) ground pork; 6 ounces (170 grams) pancetta, chopped finely; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 11 ounces (311 grams) large onion, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 6 ounces (1 large) carrot, finely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped (optional, see note); 1 cup (236 ml) white wine, or red if you prefer * see note; 3 1/2 cups (794 grams) 28 ounces good quality can tomato puree/passata,; 1 cup (236ml) milk; 1 cup (236 ml) beef stock (low sodium if possible) * see note

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:4h

This traditional Bolognese sauce is made using all the authentic ingredients like beef, pork, fresh tomato purée, then cooked low and slow for hours to develop a rich, hearty taste.

Updated at: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:31:06 GMT