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White Bolognese Sauce

White Bolognese Sauce
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Creamy and luxurious White Bolognese Sauce combines a savory blend of ground meats with delicate aromatics, white wine, and rich cream to create a velvety pasta accompaniment that is easy to make and perfect for elevated weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb ground meat blend (beef, pork, and veal)
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Dairy

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fats and Oils

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Herbs and Seasoning

  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1–2 bay leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the soffritto: Finely dice the onion, carrot, and celery. Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large pan, then gently cook the vegetables until soft and sweet, about 5-7 minutes. This soffritto forms the flavorful base of the sauce.
  2. Brown the meat: Add the ground meat blend to the pan. Cook, stirring and breaking it apart, until fully browned and edges start to crisp, locking in rich meaty flavors.
  3. Deglaze with white wine: Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer until the wine reduces by half, adding brightness to the sauce.
  4. Add broth and simmer: Add the chicken or vegetable broth and the fresh herbs. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for at least 45 minutes to develop deep, velvety flavors.
  5. Stir in cream and cheese: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding luxurious creaminess that balances the savory meat.

Notes

  • Use a meat blend of beef, pork, and veal for the richest flavor and best texture.
  • Simmer the sauce low and slow to deepen flavors without drying out.
  • Slowly caramelize soffritto vegetables for enhanced sweetness and complexity.
  • Choose full-fat heavy cream for a silky sauce; lighter creams reduce richness.
  • Add salt after cream and cheese to adjust seasoning accurately.

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