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Traditional Bolognese sauce

Traditional Bolognese sauce

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Discover the official recipe for Bolognese sauce, as provided by the Italian Academy of Cuisine. Perfect for accompanying your pasta dishes.

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Recipe from The Doc, Ramac, Hippias and 7 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The recipe for Bolognese sauce was officially registered in 1982 by the Bologna delegation of the Italian Academy of Cuisine, thereby ensuring the preservation and respect of this iconic culinary tradition.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time3 hr 20 min
  • Total3 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove, oven
  • Estimated cost$7.71 $1.93 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $4.23
  • $1.23
  • $0.55
  • $1.39
  • $0.23
  • $0.08

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Return the pancetta and chopped vegetables to the pan. ≈ 3 min
  2. Next, add the ground beef, then, after cooking over high heat, pour in half a glass of dry red wine (Sangiovese). ≈ 3 min
  3. Once the wine has reduced, add the tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to taste, a glass of beef broth, and continue to cook over low heat for about 2 hours, adding the cream at the end.
  4. Modern version: replace the dough and pancetta with lean beef and pork (e.g., fresh sausages), the cream with a tablespoon of milk, and brown the meat and vegetables in two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Traditional Bolognese sauce

  • 300 g of ground meat (the portion of meat located between the lungs and the ribs)$4.23
  • 100 g of mild smoked bacon$1.23
  • Half a glass of dry white wine$0.55
  • a bowl of meat broth$1.39
  • 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce (plain or double concentrate)$0.23
  • 1 onion, 1 yellow carrot, and 1 stalk of celery (50g each, whole)$0.08

Total$7.71

that's $1.93 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of ground meat (the portion of meat located between the lungs and the ribs)
  • 100 g of mild smoked bacon
  • Half a glass of dry white wine
  • a bowl of meat broth
  • 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce (plain or double concentrate)
  • 1 onion, 1 yellow carrot, and 1 stalk of celery (50g each, whole)
  • a spoonful of cream to help it rise

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