Description
Bolognese sauce is a classic Italian dish that embodies warmth and comfort. This rich, hearty sauce features slow-cooked tomatoes combined with aromatic vegetables and herbs, creating a delightful flavor profile perfect for pasta. Easy to prepare and versatile, this bolognese will impress your family and friends, transforming any weeknight dinner into a memorable feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tsp dried basil (or 2 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or 2 tbsp fresh)
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta of choice (e.g., spaghetti)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion, carrot, and celery.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and pancetta; cook until browned while breaking up the meat.
- Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot; simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in canned tomatoes along with basil and oregano; let simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in milk or cream for a creamy finish. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg