Bolognese sauce

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 50 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    246 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Bolognese sauce

Classic bolognese sauce flavored with fresh herbs and garlic. This family favorite is simple and always delicious served with pasta.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g (1lb) beef mince / ground beef
  • 500 g (1lb) pork mince / ground pork
  • 1 large onion finely chopped (approx 1 cup)
  • 2 carrots peeled and finely chopped/grated (1 cup)
  • 2 celery ribs finely chopped (½ cup)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • cup beef stock
  • 28 oz (800g) strained / crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1-2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy / whipping cream
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil. Add the meat in batches and brown well. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, celery and fresh herbs. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occassionally, until they are golden brown and starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add the meat back into the pot with the stock, tomatoes, sugar, a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Partially cover with a lid and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occassionally, until the sauce is rich and slightly reduced. Stir in the cream and cook for another 30-45 minutes.
  5. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 506mg (21%) Potassium 625mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2936IU (59%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 506mg 21%
Potassium 625mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2936IU 59%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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