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Bolognese Sauce

A rich and flavorful homemade Bolognese Sauce made with pancetta, vegetables, and slow-cooked to perfection, ideal for your favorite pasta.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable base
  • 2 cups Carrots, chopped Chopped evenly for better texture.
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves Minced.
Meat and fat
  • 150 grams Pancetta Brings a unique flavor.
  • 1 pound Ground beef (80/20) Fattier beef recommended for richness.
Sauce ingredients
  • 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Whole milk Adds creaminess and balances acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation of Ingredients
  1. Process the chopped carrots, onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
  2. Process the pancetta until coarsely chopped.
Cooking Steps
  1. Crisp the pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes until golden.
  2. Brown the ground beef in the same skillet, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
  3. Mix in the processed vegetables and pancetta, adding a splash of chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and remaining chicken broth. Reduce heat to low.
  5. Simmer uncovered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. During the last 15 minutes, stir in the whole milk.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm over pasta.

Notes

This Bolognese Sauce improves with time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.