Classic Bolognese Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
20 mins
-
Cook Time
4 hrs
-
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
-
Servings
8 servings
-
Calories
676 kcal
-
Course
Condiments
-
Cuisine
Italian
Classic Bolognese Sauce
Report
Learn three ways to make Classic Bolognese Sauce with instructions for the stovetop, Instant Pot, and slow cooker. This traditional Italian red sauce is savory, rich, and full of flavor.
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sweet italian sausage
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large white onion diced
- 1/4 cup minced carrots
- 1/4 cup minced celery
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (6 ounce can) tomato paste
- 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add in ground sausage and ground beef. Use a spoon to break up the meat into small pieces. Brown 5 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add in onion, carrot, and celery and cook another 5 to 7 minutes until onions are soft and meat is cooked through.
- Add in garlic and tomato paste and garlic and cook 2 minutes, until tomato paste starts to toast.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, white wine, beef broth, and milk. Stir in fresh basil, parsley, and oregano (if using) and season with salt and pepper. Herbs are optional for additional flavor, but not a part of traditional bolognese sauce.
- Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 1 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Flavors will continue to develop the longer you allow the sauce to simmer, so simmer for up to 4 hours if time permits.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper to suit personal taste preference.
Notes
- INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS
- Follow steps 1 through 3 to sear ground meats and saute vegetables, garlic, and tomato paste in a skillet or large pot on the stovetop.
- Transfer meat and veggie mixture to a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Add in remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 to 5 hours. Taste, and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Heat electric pressure cooker to sear setting and follow steps 1 through 3 in the recipe to sear ground meats and saute vegetables, garlic, and tomato paste before adding liquids.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and place lid on electric pressure cooker. Ensure valve is in the closed position.
- Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Release steam. Taste, and adjust seasonings as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
676kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
133g
(44%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
3145mg
(131%)
Potassium
5812mg
(166%)
Fiber
33g
(132%)
Sugar
81g
(162%)
Vitamin A
5834IU
(117%)
Vitamin C
163mg
(181%)
Calcium
592mg
(59%)
Iron
24mg
(133%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 676 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 676kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 133g | 44% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 3145mg | 131% |
| Potassium | 5812mg | 124% |
| Fiber | 33g | 132% |
| Sugar | 81g | 162% |
| Vitamin A | 5834IU | 117% |
| Vitamin C | 163mg | 181% |
| Calcium | 592mg | 59% |
| Iron | 24mg | 133% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
69 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
