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White Bolognese Sauce

Creamy White Bolognese Sauce That Will Change Dinner Forever

This White Bolognese Sauce is a luxurious twist on classic recipes, perfect for elevating simple pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion yellow or white
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1 stalk diced celery can be omitted if preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh recommended
  • 1 pound ground meat beef, pork, or veal; can substitute with turkey
  • 1/2 cup white wine can substitute with chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese add Parmesan rind for extra flavor

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for White Bolognese Sauce
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 grated carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and onion is translucent.
  2. Increase heat and add 1 pound of ground meat. Brown for 8-10 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until no longer pink.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add in 1/2 cup of white wine, scraping the pan. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until liquid thickens.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of milk or heavy cream, add a pinch of nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  6. Serve over wide pasta like pappardelle or fettuccine, garnished with additional Parmesan and cracked pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Simmer longer for richer flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

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