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Homemade Bolognese Sauce
Homemade Bolognese Sauce is the ultimate pasta sauce simmered with ground beef, carrots, onions, tomatoes, white wine, parmesan, and herbs.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion , minced
- 2 stalks celery , minced
- 1 carrot , minced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef , (85/15)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup whole milk
- 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes , do not drain
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large dutch oven on medium heat with the onions, celery and carrots.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and celery is softened.
- Add the ground beef, salt and pepper and break it apart as it cooks until it is well browned.
- Add in the nutmeg and white wine, stir well, and cook for 15-20 minutes until wine has mostly cooked off.
- Add in the whole milk, stir well, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the milk has mostly cooked off.
- Add in the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and parmesan cheese, stirring well until well combined.
- Lower heat to a low simmer and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until sauce has reduced and thickened.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Potassium
810mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1764IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1764IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.