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Authentic Bolognese Sauce
Experience the richness and depth of flavors with this traditional Bolognese sauce recipe, originating from Bologna, Italy. This hearty, thick, and meaty sauce combines the robustness of ground beef with the tanginess of tomatoes, all simmered to perfection with a medley of aromatic herbs. The result is a velvety and savory sauce that pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta, and topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for that classic Italian finish.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Onion
- 1, finely chopped
- Carrot
- 1, finely chopped
- Celery stalk
- 2, finely chopped
- Garlic cloves
- 3, minced
- Ground beef
- 1 pound
- Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons
- Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 (28-ounce) can
- Red wine
- 1 cup
- Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon
- Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaf
- 1
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- Pasta
- 1 pound, cooked according to package instructions
- Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup, grated
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in the tomato paste, letting it cook for about 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, red wine, oregano, basil, and bay leaf to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After 2 hours, remove the bay leaf and taste the sauce. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the Bolognese sauce hot over cooked pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Tips
- For a richer flavor, you could replace half of the ground beef with ground pork or veal.
- The sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Pair this Bolognese sauce with a robust red wine like Chianti for an authentic Italian dining experience.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Calories: 550 Fat: 20g Carbs: 60g Protein: 35g Sodium: 800mg Sugar: 8g
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