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White Bolognese Sauce

Creamy White Bolognese Sauce That's Better Than Traditional

Rich and creamy, this White Bolognese Sauce elevates traditional Italian cooking for an indulgent weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, or veal)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, grated or diced
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce Base
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream use milk for lighter option
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
  2. Increase heat slightly and add ground meat. Cook for 7-10 minutes, breaking into crumbles until browned.
  3. Pour in white wine, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to reduce.
  4. Stir in milk or cream, add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 30-45 minutes on low heat.
  5. Add grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until melted and fully combined into the sauce.
  6. Serve sauce over your favorite pasta or use in lasagna. Enjoy your comforting meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the sauce to simmer longer for deeper flavors. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.

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