What foods do you think of when you think of good-for-the-soul foods? A true Italian classic surely comes to mind for many: Spaghetti Bolognese! Eating macaroni with a delicious meat and cheese sauce tastes good to young and old – and connects the generations. But: Have you ever made Bolognese, not from a glass or a can, but at home? It’s not that hard! Here comes the best Bolognese recipe in the world.
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Bolognese recipe: This pasta sauce works in no time
And it actually consists of two steps – “Soffritto” and “Sugo”. “Soffritto” is fried vegetables, “Sugo” is a meat and tomato sauce. The two combine to create the perfect Bolognese, which is just a dream when served with spaghetti. You should definitely try it – here is the recipe.
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Ingredients for the perfect Bolognese
You will need: 125 grams of butter, some olive oil, 2 onions, 3 carrots, 3 stalks of celery, 1 kilo of beef, some white wine, 250 milliliters of milk, 1.5 cans of tomatoes, 2 garlic cloves, salt and pepper. 1 package of spaghetti, 250 grams of grated cheese.
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Here’s how it works: First, heat a frying pan with olive oil. Wash and cut the onion, carrot and celery into small cubes. Cook the vegetables in butter and olive oil until soft. This should happen on low heat and very slowly. Vegetables should be simmered, not cooked.
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Make your own delicious Bolognese: it works with this recipe!
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, sauté the beef until tender. Deglaze with white wine and add to the milk. Mix well. Then add the tomatoes and bring everything to a boil. Now add the vegetable mixture. Peel and mince the garlic cloves and add to the sauce.
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Now everything should cook – and for a long time! For Bolognese, it is best for four to five hours on low heat. If necessary, a little water or broth can sometimes be added if it is too runny. At the end of the cooking time, cook the pasta according to the package directions and serve with Bolognese and grated cheese. Enjoy your meal!
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