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White Bolognese Sauce

Creamy White Bolognese Sauce for Cozy Pasta Nights

This White Bolognese Sauce is a creamy, indulgent sauce that's perfect for cozy pasta dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 medium carrot grated or diced, optional
  • 1 stalk celery diced, optional
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh, or substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth as a substitute
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream for richness
  • 1 pinch nutmeg for flavor enhancement
  • to taste salt & pepper
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano as substitute
  • 1 pound ground meat beef, pork, veal, or ground turkey

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground meat, breaking it apart until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until wine evaporates.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, add milk or cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; let simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted completely, enhancing depth and flavor.
  7. Serve the sauce over pasta, and enjoy with garlic bread and a light salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This sauce can be made ahead of time and freezes well for future use. Enjoy the convenience of homemade comfort food!

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