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spaghetti covered with bolognese sauce and basil ribbons on top

Homemade Bolognese Sauce

Homemade Bolognese sauce is a simple and savory sauce.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Keyword: Bolognese, Homemade Bolognese, Simple Bolognese
Servings: 6
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Homemade Bolognese Sauce

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian pork sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced carrots about 2 carrots
  • 1/4 cup diced celery about 2 stalks
  • 1/4 cup minced onion 1bout 1/2 onion
  • 3 to 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups diced or strained tomatoes
  • a pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 bay leaf
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or light cream
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Instructions

  • Heat a cast-iron pan or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery - cook stirring occasionally until they begin to soften which will take about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and sausage to the pan and for 8 to 10 minutes until it's almost cooked through.
  • Gradually add the wine in intervals, allowing it to evaporate before adding more.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, nutmeg, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an hour on very low heat.
  • Remove the bay leaf and stir in the milk. Cover the pan loosely and simmer for 20 minutes longer and serve over your favorite pasta.

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Notes

MAKE IT YOUR OWN:
  • Protein - Use any ground meat, lentils or mushrooms and chopped walnuts for a vegetarian version.
  • Vegetables - Add more vegetables like zucchini or bell pepper.
  • Wine - Use white for a lighter flavor,  vegetable or beef broth.
  • Dairy-Free - Use oat or almond milk or skip the milk.
  • Add Flavor - Toss in any combination of fresh herbs, parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes just before serving.
Serve bolognese sauce with your favorite pasta.
Store leftover bolognese sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze leftover sauce for up to three months
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 347mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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