Description
A flavorful and rich Homemade Bolognese Sauce recipe that combines ground beef, vegetables, herbs, and cheese in a hearty tomato-based sauce, perfect for serving over pasta.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetable Mixture: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook Meat Sauce: Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Brown the meat, breaking it apart. Pour in milk and simmer until almost evaporated. Stir in wine and cook until reduced.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Incorporate crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, bay leaves, and nutmeg. Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Finish and Serve: Discard bay leaves, stir in Parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning, and serve over pasta, garnished with basil or parsley.
Notes
- For the richest flavor, use a mix of beef and pork and simmer for the full 2 hours.
- This sauce freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Serve with pappardelle, tagliatelle, or spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course, Sauce
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
