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Homemade Bolognese sauce offers delicious comfort with rich flavors and a nourishing experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Carrot finely chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery finely diced
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes crushed preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup Red Wine or extra broth as a substitute
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • Salt to taste Salt & Pepper adjust as needed

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  2. Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook for 7-10 minutes, breaking it into pieces until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in canned tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Pour in red wine and beef broth, bringing to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add bay leaves, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes.
  7. After simmering, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaves and serve over pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Bolognese sauce pairs perfectly with any pasta shape and is great for family gatherings.

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