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Receta Ultimate Best Authentic Bolognese Sauce – the Great Italian Sauce!
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Ingredientes
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 500 gr / 1lb / 18 oz ground quality beef (94% lean if possible)
- 300 gr / 2/3 lb / 10 oz ground quality lean pork meat (chuck/shoulder or loin)
- 200 gr / 1/2 lb / 7 oz ground pork belly (skinned, raw/no seasoned)
- 450 gr / 16 oz / 4 1/2 cups soffritto vegetables OR 2 medium onions, 3 carrots and 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- 150 ml / 2/3 cup red wine (no bubbles)
- 600 gr / 1 1/4 lbs / 20 oz plain tomato sauce
- 2 sage leaf
- 1 bay leaf
- a pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
- kosher salt to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 93g | |
| Calories 756 | |
| Calories from Fat 744 | 98% |
| Total Fat 84.33g | 105% |
| Saturated Fat 23.22g | 93% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 31mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 3.3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.18g | 0% |
| Protein 0.58g | 1% |
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