Bolognese Sauce
A rich and flavorful Bolognese sauce made with ground beef, vegetables, and a touch of red wine. Perfect for pasta or lasagna.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Carrots, chopped
- 1 cup Celery, chopped
- 0.5 cup Red wine
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in red wine and cook until it has mostly evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Notes
Serve over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti or tagliatelle. Garnish with fresh Parmesan cheese.