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White Bolognese Sauce

Creamy White Bolognese Sauce for Comforting Dinner Bliss

This White Bolognese Sauce combines ground meat and vegetables, creating a creamy delight perfect for any pasta dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Base
  • 1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, or veal)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can be replaced with butter
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1 stalk celery, diced optional
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or garlic powder
For Flavor
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken stock for a non-alcoholic version
  • 1 pinch nutmeg omit if desired
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream heavy cream for richness
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese do not skip this ingredient!

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for White Bolognese Sauce
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the ground meat and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 3-5 minutes to deglaze, allowing most of the liquid to evaporate.
  4. Stir in milk or heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated.
  6. Serve hot over pasta, ensuring it's well coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Simmer the sauce longer for deeper flavor and use fresh ingredients for the best results.

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