Bolognese Sauce

By Mirella

David Rocco's Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, finely chopped
• Sprig of fresh rosemary
• 1/2 lb minced pork
• 1/2 lb minced beef
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 dried chili peppers, crushed
• 5 basil leaves, torn
• Salt to season

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan melt unsalted butter with the olive oil, and add carrots, onions, celery, and chili pepper. Cook the ingredients on medium heat until they are soft. Add sprig of rosemary.

Add minced beef and pork and cook until golden brown. Remove rosemary sprig and add white wine. Let reduce.

Add tomato sauce and let simmer on low heat for 1 hour.

Before serving, add basil leaves and salt to season. Serve immediately.