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Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian sauce. Ground meat and coarsely chopped vegetables give this Bolognese recipe a rich and hearty taste that serves well over pasta and in lasagna.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 719 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 2 links hot Italian sausage removed from casing and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup white onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 28 ounces crushed tomato
  • 6 leaves basil
  • 1/2 cup red wine optional
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • Pasta of Choice cooked

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large Dutch oven or sauce pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and crumbled sausage. Continue to break apart and cook for approximately 10 minutes. Drain and set meat aside.
  2. In the same Dutch oven or sauce pot,heat extra virgin olive oil. Add chopped onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Sweat for 4-5 minutes, or until soft. Add remaining ingredients, including cooked ground meat. Stir well.
  3. Simmer on low for 30 minutes and serve over pasta of choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 719kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 1356mg (57%) Potassium 1221mg (35%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 3195IU (64%) Vitamin C 24.6mg (27%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 5.8mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 719

% Daily Value*

Calories 719kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 1356mg 57%
Potassium 1221mg 26%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3195IU 64%
Vitamin C 24.6mg 27%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 5.8mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.