Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce
Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. For $3.55 per serving, you get a main course that serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 50g of protein, 54g of fat, and a total of 981 calories. A mixture of celery, pancetta, coarsely ground pork, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.
Instructions
In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, melt the butter in the oil.
Add the garlic, pancetta, carrot, onion and celery and cook over moderately low heat until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef and pork and cook over moderate heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains, about 8 minutes. Stir in the mortadella and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the wine and cook, stirring, until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes with their juices, the stock, nutmeg and 1 tablespoon each of the parsley and basil and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very thick, about 1 1/2 hours. Keep warm.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente.
Drain and return it to the pot.
Stir the cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley and 1 tablespoon of basil into the meat sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then add 2 cups to the spaghetti and toss.
Transfer the spaghetti to a large bowl, top with the remaining sauce and serve. Pass the Parmesan cheese at the table.
Make Ahead: The Bolognese sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.