HEARTY RAGU BOLOGNESE

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My robust ragu combines ground beef, sausage and chicken. Serve it over any type of pasta or baked or fried polenta. It's even good on its own with a slice of hot, buttered garlic bread. -Caroline Brody, Forest Hills, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound ground beef
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 cup dry white wine
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Place onions, celery, carrot and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add vegetable mixture and nutmeg; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are softened., Add beef; cook 6-8 minutes longer or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove with a slotted spoon; discard drippings from pan., In same pan, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Return beef mixture to pan. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until wine is evaporated. Add broth and chicken breasts; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Finely chop chicken., Add cream and tomato paste; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pot; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 3-4 hours or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 35g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Junaid Sahib
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This recipe is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


TUHIN KHAN
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I'm not a big fan of ragu bolognese, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was delicious and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Craig Tolmie
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This is the best ragu bolognese I've ever had. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahir Abbas48
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it for my family and for parties, and everyone always loves it.


hosan rahman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is always tender. I love serving it over pasta or polenta.


Jagajit Tanchangya
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This ragu is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I highly recommend this recipe.


Blue G
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the beef and pork in the sauce. It gives it a really rich and complex flavor.


Noman Hossen
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This is my go-to recipe for ragu bolognese. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors come together in this dish.


Tina Langille
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the results are always amazing. The sauce is always so rich and flavorful, and the meat is always tender and juicy.


Ehab Nour eddine
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This ragu bolognese is the most delicious ragu I've ever had. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meat was tender and juicy. I served it over spaghetti, and it was a hit with my family.