Classic Bolognese

Classic Bolognese

Every family has a recipe that feels like home, the kind you can smell simmering before you even walk in the door. For us, it’s our family's classic Bolognese: rich, hearty, and slow-simmered to perfection, always seasoned with the blend that sparked the beginning of Borsari Food Company.

It all started in Grandma Adellcisa’s kitchen back in the old country. She hand-picked herbs from her garden and layered flavors with such care that every bite tasted like a hug at the dinner table. What began as a simple Sunday ritual soon became the flavor our family was known for, the dish everyone asked her to make. Before long, her little blend grew beyond our table and into kitchens across the country.

This sauce isn’t just a recipe. It’s our story, and we’re so happy to share it with you.

 

Ingredients

  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ⅔ cup chopped celery
  • ⅔ cup chopped carrot
  • ¼ lb ground pork
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 ½ cups imported Italian plum tomatoes, cut up with their juices
  • Borsari Original Blend, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in celery and carrots, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add the beef and pork along with a generous dash of Borsari Original Blend and a few grinds of black pepper. Break up the meat with a fork and cook until no longer red.
  3. Pour in the milk and let it simmer gently, stirring frequently, until it’s fully absorbed. Stir in the nutmeg.
  4. Add the white wine and cook until it evaporates. Stir in the tomatoes. Once they begin to bubble, reduce heat to very low so the sauce barely simmers (just an occasional bubble breaking the surface).
  5. Cook uncovered for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. If it begins to dry out, add ½ cup of water as needed, but ensure all liquid cooks off by the end. Taste and adjust seasoning with more Borsari Original Blend if desired.
  6. Toss with 1 ¼ to 1 ½ lbs of cooked pasta, finish with 1 tbsp butter, and serve with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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