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5.0 (450)|(2 Reviews)Slow-simmered rich Italian Bolognese sauce with beef, pork, white wine, and whole milk served over tagliatelle.
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By Devan Grimsrud (Senior Editor)•Published April 29, 2026
⏱ 1 hr 50 mins
Simply Recipes / Devan Grimsrud🔥 490 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- The authentic Bolognese technique that tenderizes meat with milk.
- Freezes like a dream for future fast dinners.
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Voted by Simply Recipes readers as our number one dinner of all time. Ground beef and pork simmered gently with soffritto, dry white wine, milk, and San Marzano tomatoes until spoon-tender.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
Total Time1 hr 50 mins
Servings8 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef & 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 finely diced onion, carrot, and celery rib (soffritto)
- 1 cup dry white wine & 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 lb tagliatelle or pappardelle pasta
Directions
1
Sauté vegetables and brown meat
Cook soffritto in butter 8 mins. Add meats; cook until pink is gone.
2
Simmer wine and milk
Add wine; simmer until dry. Add milk; simmer until absorbed.
3
Slow simmer with tomatoes
Add tomatoes; cook on bare simmer for 1 hour until deep and velvety.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Simmering with milk first creates the most tender meat sauce imaginable.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories490 kcal
Protein28g
Carbs52g
Total Fat18g
Sodium: 610mg
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
