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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!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 387 kcal
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
Instructions
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (I used a dutch oven)
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Add the onions and carrots. Season with salt and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onions have softened
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Add oregano, basil, and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes
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Add the beef and increase the heat
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Cook the beef until browned, make sure you break up the beef into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper
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Drain the excess liquid and add the wine. Cook until the wine has reduced by half.
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Add the bay leaves, tomato paste, water, parmesan cheese rind, and the ragu sauce. Mix well
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When sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 1-2 hours partially covered
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Check it every once in a while to make sure the sauce hasn't dried. If that happens simply add more liquid.
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Check for seasoning and serve with hot pasta and parmesan cheese
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Amazing Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 88mg4%
Potassium 566mg16%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 2595IU52%
Vitamin C 2.3mg3%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.