Autumn is a Magnificent Season: Bolognese Sauce

Made with love, this meat sauce is a mouthwatering explosion of flavours. Enjoy!

Ingredients (Servings: 12)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 onions, finely chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 450 grams ground beef

• 450 grams ground pork

• 250 grams ground veal

• 3 stalks celery, finely diced

• 3 carrots, finely diced

• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced

• 1 package of mushrooms, finely diced

• 1 can (796 ml) diced tomatoes

• 1 can (156 ml) tomato paste

• 1 can (680 ml) tomato sauce

• 1 can (796 ml) crushed tomatoes

• 1 can (540 ml) tomato juice

• 1 can (680 ml) tomato puree

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 1 tablespoon chili flakes

• 1 tablespoon ground cloves

• 4 bay leaves

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

In a large pot, heat the oil and sautee the onions and garlic over medium-high heat. Add the beef, pork and veal. Continue cooking until all the meat is cooked through.

Add the vegetables and continue cooking for about five minutes. Season with salt and pepper at each step.

Pour all the cans of tomatoes (sauces, juice, paste, etc.) into the pot and add the spices. Mix well.

Simmer over low heat for about two hours. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.