Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Make a Bolognese Sauce 4.2 (17) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 8, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 6 The Maccioni family runs Le Cirque and Osteria Del Circo, two of New York's celebrated restaurants, and the menu bears the distinctive stamp of co-owner Egidiana Maccioni. This version is Egi's favorite way to prepare the Italian classic Bolognese Sauce is adapted from "The Maccioni Family Cookbook." Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small carrot (about ¾ cup), peeled and grated 1 stalk celery (about ½ cup), finely chopped 1 large red onion, peeled and finely chopped ⅓ pound ground beef ¼ pound ground pork 2 cups canned peeled whole tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons heavy cream, (optional) Directions Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add beef and pork; cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is nicely browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1/4 cup water, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream, if desired. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Print