Hearty Ragu Bolognese

Mangia, mangia! You'll savor the layers of flavors in this authentic Italian dish.

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Hearty Ragu Bolognese

My robust ragu combines ground beef, sausage and chicken. Serve it over any type of pasta, or baked or fried polenta. It's even good on its own with a slice of hot buttered garlic bread.

—Caroline Brody, Forest Hills, NY

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3½ hours

Makes: 12 servings (2¼ qt.)

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped

2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped

1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped

4 garlic cloves, peeled

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. butter

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

1 lb. ground beef

¾ tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

1½ lbs. bulk Italian sausage

1 cup dry white wine

1 can (14½ oz.) beef broth

½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts