Uncle Bill's Bolognese Sauce Recipe

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Uncle Bill's Bolognese Sauce
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  1. In a large frying pan, heat oil and butter on medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add shredded carrots and celery and continue to saute for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a large size cooking pot and heat on low until the the meat is ready.
  5. Using the same frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and meat cubes and lightly fry until all sides are browned, about 5 minutes.
  6. Drain any fat and discard.
  7. Transfer fried meat cubes to the cooking pot.
  8. To the cooking pot, add ground veal, ground pork and pancetta and fry for about 10 minutes or until no pink is showing on the veal and pork.
  9. To the cooking pod add crushed tomatoes including liquid, mushrooms including liquid, tomato paste, red and green peppers; mix well.
  10. Turn up the heat and bring to boil.
  11. Reduce heat to a light simmer.
  12. Add dried oregano, chopped fresh basil, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, sugar, salt, black pepper and dry red wine; sir well.
  13. Continue to simmer partially covered for at least 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  14. DO NOT let the bottom of the sauce burn.
  15. When done, remove bay leaves and discard.
  16. Serve the sauce over pasta of your choice and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  17. NOTE: You may use lean ground round instead of the roast.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 519.88 Kcal (2177 kJ)
Calories from fat 389.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.29g 67%
Cholesterol 99.55mg 33%
Sodium 649mg 27%
Potassium 523.71mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.27g 3%
Sugars 4.27g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 8%
Protein 20.98g 42%
Vitamin C 32.8mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 53.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 209.88 Kcal (879 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.48g 67%
Cholesterol 40.19mg 33%
Sodium 262mg 27%
Potassium 211.42mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.34g 3%
Sugars 1.72g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 8%
Protein 8.47g 42%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 55%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Calcium 21.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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