Bolognese Sauce

Name: Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup whole milk; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; Salt and pepper, to taste

6 servings15 min prep90 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Bolognese Sauce

Story updated September 18, 2026

Bolognese ragù originated in Bologna, Italy, with documented roots tracing to the 18th and 19th centuries. Italy's Accademia Italiana della Cucina codified an official version in 1982, though countless regional and family variations still exist.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup whole milk
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until softened, about 8 minutes.
2Add beef and pork, browning and breaking up the meat, about 8 minutes.
3Pour in wine and simmer until mostly evaporated.
4Stir in milk and simmer until absorbed, about 10 minutes.
5Add crushed tomatoes, season, and simmer uncovered 60-70 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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