Bolognese sauce from Joy of Cooking

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat in a large saucepan over medium-low heat:

Step 2

Cook, stirring, until the pancetta or bacon releases its fat but is not browned, about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium and add:

Step 4

Cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add and brown:

Step 6

Stir in:

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, partially covered, skimming off the fat occasionally. From time to time as the sauce simmers, add 2 tablespoons at a time:

Step 8

Cook until the sauce is the consistency of thick soup, about 2 hours. Remove from the heat and let cool.