Amazing Bolognese Sauce Recipe

This easy Bolognese Sauce Recipe tastes amazing and is perfect to serve with pasta, lasagna, etc. A truly authentic Italian flavor. Can be frozen too!

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings servings

Calories 387kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion chopped
2 carrots peeled and small diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups red wine
2 cloves garlic minced
1-2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/2 cup water
2 inches parmesan cheese rind
1 jar Prepared Tomato Sauce
Salt + Pepper
Olive Oil
1 lb Pappardelle fettuccine or any other wide noodle pasta

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Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (I used a dutch oven)
Add the onions and carrots. Season with salt and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onions have softened
Add oregano, basil, and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes
Add the beef and increase the heat
Cook the beef until browned, make sure you break up the beef into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper
Drain the excess liquid and add the wine. Cook until the wine has reduced by half.
Add the bay leaves, tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese rind, and the ragu sauce. Mix well
When sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 1-2 hours partially covered
Check it every once in a while to make sure the sauce hasn't dried. If that happens simply add more liquid.
Check for seasoning and serve with hot pasta and parmesan cheese
Enjoy!

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