Chef Lauren: Bolog-NEIGH-se (Bolognese)

When she’s not balancing a full-time job and three kids (and her husband), Chef Lauren breaks out her 100-year old cast iron pot and tends to her famous “Bolog-NEIGH-se” sauce. We’re glad she spilled the beans pasta for us on this one.

Bolog-NEIGH-se Sauce (Bolognese)

Serves a family of 5

2 tablespoons EVOO, extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef

1 pound ground Italian sausage

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

1 large can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 medium can (15 oz) tomato sauce

4 fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Freshly grated parmesan cheese

1. In a large saucepot over medium heat, lightly sauté the garlic in olive oil until fragrant (make sure it doesn’t burn).

2. Add the ground beef and sausage, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon as it cooks. Let brown, stir and season with salt and pepper.

3. Add the tomato paste to the pot, then rinse the can with a little water and pour it back into the pot- stir together.

4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil leaves, oregano and 1 tablespoon grated cheese. Stir everything together, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for at least 30 minutes (or more). Reduce heat to low, partially cover with a lid, and let it gently bubble for another 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve with your favorite pasta.

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