Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce (bolognaise) Recipe

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Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce (bolognaise)
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Directions:

  1. Put the oil, 3 tbsp butter and chopped onion in the pot, turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring the onion until it becomes translucent.
  2. Add the celery and carrot and stir for two minutes while cooking to coat them well.
  3. Add the ground beef, a large pinch of salt and a few grindings of black pepper.
  4. Cook the beef while crumbling it with a fork until the beef has lost its red colour.
  5. Add the milk and let it simmer gently, stirring frequently until the milk has completely bubbled away.
  6. Add the nutmeg.
  7. Add the wine and let it simmer until it has evaporated.
  8. Add the tomatoes and stir well. When the tomatoes start to bubble turn the heat down so that it is just simmering with the occasional bubble breaking the surface.
  9. Cook uncovered for 3 hours, stirring from time to time. While it is cooking you will find the sauce dries out so continue to add a 1/2 cup of water when necessary to stop it sticking. However there should not be water left at the end of the 3 hours. The fat will separate from the sauce and this should happen.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary and toss with the pasta and rest of butter. Serve with parmesan on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 600.89 Kcal (2516 kJ)
Calories from fat 172.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.21g 30%
Cholesterol 56.32mg 19%
Sodium 83.21mg 3%
Potassium 736.72mg 16%
Total Carbs 82.65g 28%
Sugars 5.27g 21%
Dietary Fiber 11.77g 47%
Protein 19.55g 39%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 83.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.84 Kcal (770 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.88g 30%
Cholesterol 17.23mg 19%
Sodium 25.46mg 3%
Potassium 225.4mg 16%
Total Carbs 25.29g 28%
Sugars 1.61g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 47%
Protein 5.98g 39%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 12%
Calcium 25.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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