Meat Sauce for Pasta



Serving Size : 4   Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Main Meal   Cuisine:   Italian Style 

1 onion, large -- chopped
1 carrot, large -- chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 ounces lean beef
10 ounces lean Pork
4 ounces Pancetta
8 fluid ounces full fat milk
2 fluid ounces cream
10 fluid ounces medium-dry white wine
1 800 gram can Italian tomatoes
1 4oz can tomato puree
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 bunch fresh basil -- chopped
1 bunch fresh oregano -- chopped

Chop onion and carrot in a food processor.

Heat olive oil in a large pan and cook vegetables until soft but not brown.

Chop the meats to the same size as the vegetables in food processor and add to pan. Brown thoroughly breaking up meat. It is important to break up meat and vegetables as much as possible at this stage.

When the meat is thoroughly browned add the milk and cream. Boil until the milk has totally disappeared,

Repeat the above process with the wine.

Blend the tomatoes and puree until very smooth. When the wine and milk have totally evaporated add to pan. Rinse the empty cans with water and add to pan.

Add the dried oregano and simmer for about 2 hours.

Just before serving add the chopped fresh herbs,

Description:
"My own version of a traditional Il Ragu sauce"


Start to Finish Time: "2:45"

Source: sylv@nicebites.com

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