At La Stellina, you’ll find a team of passionate chefs using timeless Italian techniques, inspired by Chef Matthew Harris’ one-on-one training with Italian cesarine—home cooks whose recipes have been passed down for generations.
Chef Harris’ menus reflect the vivid culinary stories from his life. You can taste the thoughtfulness in each dish as he cooks following the principles of slow food and farm-to-table cuisine.
This recipe for Bolognese comes from Chef Harris’ grandmother who lived in a small apartment north of Bologna. It’s been handed down in her family for 100 years.
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Ingredients:
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
10 ml dry white wine
1 oz ground beef
1/2 oz ground pork
1/2 oz ground guanciale (or pancetta if unavailable)
1 oz hot sausage (casings removed)
2 cups Denominazione di Origine Protetta tomato sauce
1/2 cup milk
1 g salt (to taste)
Serving size: 1 person
Instructions:
- Heat the Fat: In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the finely chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté until the vegetables are cooked through and super soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pot. Stir frequently and reduce the wine until almost dry.
- Cook the Meat: Add the ground beef, ground pork, guanciale, and hot sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until all the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add Tomato Sauce: Stir in the DOP tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook slowly for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate Milk: After 1 hour of cooking, add the milk to the sauce. Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 hours on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally.
- Season: Taste the sauce and add salt as needed. Be careful not to over-salt since the meats can contribute saltiness.
- Serve: Enjoy your Bolognese sauce on freshly cooked pasta, and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Enjoy your delicious La Stellina Bolognese!
