Description
A rich and flavorful twist on the classic Bolognese sauce, this White Bolognese Sauce is made with ground pork, pancetta, and a touch of nutmeg for a creamy and comforting pasta sauce.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground pork
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
Herbs and Spices:
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- 2 bay leaves
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Additional:
- 2-inch parmesan rind
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Sauté Pancetta: In a large pot, cook the pancetta until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until softened.
- Add Pork: Add ground pork, season with salt, and cook until browned.
- Deglaze: Pour in white wine to deglaze the pot.
- Simmer: Add chicken broth, herbs, nutmeg, parmesan rind, and milk. Simmer for 1-2 hours.
- Finish: Remove herbs and parmesan rind. Serve over pasta.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and frozen for future use.
- Adjust the amount of nutmeg to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg