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Maestranzi Family Bolognese

This classic bolognese is a treasured family heirloom—the perfect cozy meal for intimate celebrations and family nights at home. Filled with love, this is one of my go-to dish for friends and family in need of a pick-me-up. Be sure to make extra to freeze for later!
Serving Size: 8 People, Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Ingredients
Instructions

Ingredients  

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions minced
  • 6 celery stalks with leaves minced
  • 1 garlic bulb minced
  • 5 lbs ground beef 80 / 20
  • 3/4 cup italian parsley minced
  • 15 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1-2 cups wine white or red
  • 1-3 carrots minced
  • 1 1/2 cups kale or spinach finely chopped
  • 5 large tomatoes minced
  • 14.5 oz stewed or diced tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped
  • 1 bunch parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Mince onions, celery, garlic, carrot, parsley, and kale. Set aside.
  • Put large pot on the stove over medium-high heat and add olive oil
  • Add the onions and sauté
  • Add celery 1-2 minutes later
  • Stir in ground beef
  • Add a good amount of salt
  • Add garlic and 1/3 of the wine
  • Add in rosemary and bay leaves
  • Cook over medium heat until the mat is browned, stirring often. (Begin chopping tomatoes and any other ingredients while you wait).
  • When meat is browned, take a quick break and make yourself a little bowl of this deliciousness to munch on while you cook
  • Stir in carrots and kale, and continue to stir over medium heat
  • Add in the remaining wine
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes
  • Work it all in until the mixture is consistent. Continue to cook and stir over medium heat and add salt to taste
  • Add in chopped basil
  • Set to simmer with a lid and stir over low heat 3-4 hours, adding salt and wine to taste
  • Serve over freshly cooked al dente pasta (farfalle or penne)
  • Add parmesan cheese and a little minced parsley to taste

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Notes

You can eat it right away once you finish cooking, but if you have time, this baby gets better over time the longer that you cook it.
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