Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Ground Pork Recipes Pork Bolognese 3.5 (38) 4 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 20, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 This bolognese pasta dish uses ground pork, but you can swap it out for beef, turkey, or lamb. Ingredients 3 slices bacon, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 2 pounds ground pork ¼ cup tomato paste 1 cup dry white wine 1 ¼ cups whole milk 1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 bay leaf 5 sprigs fresh thyme Coarse salt and ground pepper Cooked penne rigate, for serving Grated Parmesan, for serving Directions In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook bacon over medium heat until fat is released, 5 minutes. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until soft, 6 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high; add pork and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 7 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook until pork is coated, 4 minutes. Add wine; cook until reduced by three-fourths. Add 1 cup milk; cook until reduced by half. Add tomato sauce, broth, bay leaf, thyme, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Stir in 1/4 cup milk. Serve sauce over pasta, topped with cheese. Rate it Print