Mamma C's Ragu Bolognese

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 lbs meatloaf mixture (ground beef, veal and lamb)
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup wine
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• water
• 2 teaspoons chicken base
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch baking soda
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a large pot over med-hi heat.
• 2 add onions and sautee until translucent.
• 3 crumble in ground meats.
• 4 stir to break up and fry until no pink remains.
• 5 add garlic and cook another minute.
• 6 add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until liquid is a bit reduced.
• 7 add crushed tomatoes and stir.
• 8 add 1 14 oz can full of water.
• 9 next add next 6 ingredients and stir well.
• 10 bring to a boil, turn down heat, and simmer, uncovered for 45 min-1 hour.
• 11 just before serving, stir in the butter and salt to taste.
• 12 serve over hot pasta of your choice.