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Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Authentic Bolognese Sauce packs in the best bold Italian flavors in this easy recipe. Serve this healthy bolognese over spaghetti, pappardelle or tagliatelle pasta for a family friendly meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- ½ sweet onion finely diced
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 2 stalks celery finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 6 oz. mushrooms finely chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef 85/15
- 1 cup milk divided*
- ½ cup white wine or broth
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1 ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. each of oregano thyme, parsley, dried
- ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg optional
To Serve:
- Pappardelle pasta -OR- Zucchini Noodles
- Parmesan Cheese optional
- fresh parsley or basil optional
Instructions
- Add oil to a large pot or Dutch oven along with the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Saute for 2-3 minutes, over medium heat. Add garlic cloves and mushrooms and continue sauteing for an additional minute.
- Push vegetables to the side of the pot and add ground beef. Cook for 6-7 minutes, or until almost cooked through. Crumble with a potato masher to break it apart into fine crumbles, if desired.
- Add ¾ cup of milk, white wine, tomato paste, salt, pepper, dried herbs, and nutmeg. Stir to combine, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer bolognese, uncovered, for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 2 hours for the best flavor. Make sure to stir the sauce every few minutes to prevent it from burning.
- Stir in the remaining ¼ cup of milk just before serving.
- Serve bolognese sauce over pappardelle, tagliatelle, spaghetti or zucchini noodles with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Unsweetened cashew, oat, or soy milk may also be used.
- To Store: Seal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- To Freeze: Much like a pomodoro sauce, this bolognese sauce freezes exceptionally! Keep in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
748mg
(31%)
Potassium
688mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2192IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 688mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2192IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.