Description
This creamy and rich White Bolognese Sauce is a comforting twist on the classic, made without tomatoes. Packed with savory pancetta, tender ground pork, fresh herbs, and a touch of nutmeg, it’s the perfect sauce for pappardelle, spaghetti, or rigatoni!
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
- 2 bay leaves
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2-inch parmesan rind
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Sauté Pancetta:
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, cook diced pancetta over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes until browned.
- Remove pancetta and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables:
- Reduce heat to medium. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion to the pot.
- Sauté, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes until softened.
- Brown the Pork:
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground pork and garlic, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Cook for 5-8 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt.
- Deglaze and Simmer:
- Pour in white wine and stir, scraping up any browned bits.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add Broth & Herbs:
- Stir in chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, nutmeg, and parmesan rind.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with Milk:
- Stir in whole milk, cover, and cook for 45-60 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Uncover towards the end if a thicker consistency is desired.
- Final Touches:
- Skim excess grease from the top. Stir, taste, and adjust salt as needed.
- Serve:
- Toss with or spoon over pappardelle, spaghetti, or rigatoni.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Meat Variations: Substitute ground veal or ground beef for a different flavor.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- No Parmesan Rind? Add ¼ cup grated parmesan when stirring in the milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg