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White Bolognese Sauce

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White Bolognese Sauce is a creamy and flavorful Italian meat sauce made without tomatoes, featuring tender ground meat and aromatic vegetables simmered in white wine and cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 pound ground veal (or ground pork or beef)
  • 1/2 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground veal and ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Pour in white wine and let it simmer until mostly evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in milk and cook gently until the milk has almost completely evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  6. Add heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened.
  7. Adjust seasoning as needed and remove from heat.
  8. Serve over your favorite pasta, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, substitute veal with a mix of pork and beef or add a splash of white wine vinegar at the end to brighten the sauce.

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