This North Italian recipe comes from Bologna, Italy. One unusual characteristic of this Bolognese sauce is that it has no garlic — but there is a hint of ground nutmeg. Serve over hot, cooked pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces lean ground pork
- ¼ pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ pound chicken liver
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and pancetta; cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a heavy large saucepan.
Step 2
In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook and stir ground pork and beef in hot oil until crumbly and browned. Pour in wine, increase heat to medium-high, and boil briskly, stirring constantly, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Transfer ground meat mixture to the saucepan with pancetta and vegetables. Set the skillet aside.
Step 3
Stir beef stock and tomato paste into the saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Saut? chicken livers in hot butter until firm and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove livers from the skillet and dice. Set aside and add to sauce 10 minutes before it is done.
Step 5
A few minutes before serving, stir in cream and cook until sauce is heated through. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 28 | |
Calories 135 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat5g | 26% |
Cholesterol59mg | 20% |
Sodium167mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 19% |
Calcium15mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium134mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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