Ingredients

  • 12 lb ground beef or 12 lb ground turkey
  • 12 lb ground sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 12 zucchini, shredded
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14-12 teaspoon pepper
  • 14-12 cup dry red wine
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 -3 cups chopped tomatoes, drained
  • 12 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh)
  • 1 lb linguine

Method

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat saute onions, carrots, garlic and zucchini in butter and oil for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef or turkey and sausage.
  • Break the meat into small pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and drain off butter and oil.
  • Return the pan to the stove and add the basil and red wine.
  • Saute 2 min to reduce the wine.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and cook for about 20 min stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in whipping cream until the sauce turns pink.
  • Cook sauce for 5 min more until bubbly.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • The last 10 minutes the sauce is cooking in a large pot boil 6 quarts of water.
  • Cook linguini until tender around 10 minutes; drain.
  • Plate the linguini, top with bolognese sauce and sprinkle with a bit more cheese.