Delicious Veal And Lamb Bolognese Sauce

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6-7
• 3 -5 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 small carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (you can add in more to taste)
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 lb ground veal
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 1/4 cups dry red wine
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth (or beef consomme for an even richer flavor)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• whipped cream (optional)
• parmesan cheese
• cooked pasta

Recipe

• heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
• add in the diced bacon and saute until beginning to brown (about 5 minutes).
• add in the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, thyme, basil, dryed pepper flakes and bay leaves; saute for about 5-6 minutes.
• add in tomato paste; cook stiring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
• then add in the ground veal and lamb; cook until cooked through and well browned (about 12 minutes, the meat should be browned well!).
• add in the wine then simmer for about 8 minutes uncovered.
• add in the broth and crushed tomatoes; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring often with a wooden spoon.
• uncover and season with salt and pepper; simmer for another hour or more (uncovered).
• if you prefer a creamy sauce, add in about 1/4 cup whipping cream towards the end of cooking.
• serve over cooked pasta and top with parmesan cheese.