The Best Homemade Bolognese

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Total Time
1 hour
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(16)

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 celery rib, diced
  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • ¾ pound ground pork
  • 4 ounces pancetta, diced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cups dry red wine
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 pound pappardelle pasta
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

*TO FREEZE:
Let cool completely; portion into plastic freezer bags in individual servings, squeezing out any excess air before sealing. Lay the bags flat in a single layer in the freezer (this will help them freeze quickly). To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, reheating over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
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