Beef Bolognese Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Beef Bolognese Sauce

Beef Bolognese Sauce. Authentic Italian Beef Bolognese Sauce on top of fresh pasta is a warm, weeknight dish made in less than 30 minutes. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion (finely diced)
  • 3-4 garlic finely diced, cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon basil chopped, plus more for garnish, fresh
  • 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (depending how much spice you want)
  • (1) ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth I use beef broth but if you use wine, add 1/2 teaspoon more salt, or dry white wine
  • (1) ounce can diced tomatoes (peeled)
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 lb. pasta (of choice)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet or pot.  Add ground beef and cook on medium-high heat until it is partly browned. Break up the meat and stir often with a wooden spoon.
  2. Add onion, garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes.  Cook until the meat is completely browned and the onions are translucent about 7-8 minutes. 
  3. Add the tomato paste and beef broth.  Cook for 3 minutes.  Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper and lower heat to medium.  Simmer sauce for 10-15 minutes.  
  4. While sauce is simmering, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
  5. After the sauce is simmered, stir in heavy cream. 
  6. Serve with freshly cooked pasta and top with fresh parmesan cheese and basil. 
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