Ragu Bolognese (Authentic) Recipe

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  1. Prepping makes the whole experience more enjoyable.
  2. Finely chop pancetta.
  3. Finely dice carrots, onions and celery.
  4. Wash livers carefully, then flatten livers and chop.
  5. Warm milk and chicken stock.
  6. Peel Garlic.
  7. In a Dutch oven over medium heat add 2 tbsp oil with 2 tbsp butter. Add the onions and sauté until the onions are soft, 8 – 10 minute. Do not brown.
  8. Add the remaining butter and olive oil.
  9. Add carrots and celery, increase heat to med-high, sauté until they start to brown.
  10. Add pancetta, prosciutto, mortadella or your choice of any combo of meats and sauté one to two minutes.
  11. Remove mixture from pan to a bowl and reserve.
  12. Add chicken liver and stir frequently 1 to 2 minutes.
  13. Add ground beef or meat blend and brown (do not stew meat, if you need to, do so in stages)
  14. Return vegetable mix to Dutch oven.
  15. Add tomato paste to meat and vegetable mix and brown paste for about 10-15 minute important step, develops deep flavor.
  16. Add wine to deglaze, allow it to evaporate 4 - 7 minutes.
  17. Add 1 cup warm milk and pinch nutmeg, allow it to come to a boil, carefully reduce milk for 3 - 5 minutes.
  18. Add passata or whole tomatoes crushed my hand or potato masher.
  19. Add chicken stock and whole garlic cloves stir. Cover and continue to cook for 3 to 4 hours over very low heat or place into oven at 275 for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  20. Several minutes before serving mash garlic cloves against wall of Dutch oven and add remaining milk continue to cook 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 413.95 Kcal (1733 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.25g 34%
Cholesterol 106.16mg 35%
Sodium 527.94mg 22%
Potassium 967.92mg 21%
Total Carbs 18.91g 6%
Sugars 11.28g 45%
Dietary Fiber 3.62g 14%
Protein 33.58g 67%
Vitamin C 22.2mg 37%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 7mg 39%
Calcium 163.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.5 Kcal (391 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.02g 34%
Cholesterol 23.98mg 35%
Sodium 119.24mg 22%
Potassium 218.62mg 21%
Total Carbs 4.27g 6%
Sugars 2.55g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 14%
Protein 7.59g 67%
Vitamin C 5mg 37%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 1.6mg 39%
Calcium 36.9mg 16%

* 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

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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