Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Homemade Bolognese Sauce that transports you straight to Italy. This hearty sauce, simmered to perfection with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, is perfect for pasta nights or as a lasagna filling. Easy to prepare and endlessly versatile, it’s a dish that invites laughter and memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter for an organized cooking experience.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Push veggies aside and add ground beef. Cook until browned while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes along with their juices; mix well.
- Pour in red wine and scrape up any flavorful bits stuck to the pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for at least an hour to meld flavors.
- Serve over cooked pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg