Traditional Bolognese Recipe
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5.0
3 reviews
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
285 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Traditional Bolognese Recipe
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Looking for the perfect addition to your pasta? My Traditional Bolognese Recipe will make a perfect pair for any pasta lover. This meat sauce recipe is made in about an hours time, and makes plenty, perfect for a big Sunday dinner.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ onion minced
- 1 carrot peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 12 pepperoni
- 2-28 ounce cans of crushed tomatoes
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup whole milk
- salt & pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- fresh parsley
- basil
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter. Once melted, add in the ground beef, ground pork, and diced pepperoni to the pot. Cook on medium heat, breaking up the meat for 10 minutes or until the ground beef and pork are almost no longer pink.
- Then add onion, carrot, and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Once the meat is cooked add in the crushed tomatoes, can of tomato paste, dried parsley, sugar, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste (I like to add ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper at a time).
- Once mixed, then add in the whole milk. Once the milk is poured in the pot, mix well, reduce heat to medium-low, place a lid on top but slightly vented and let the sauce simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Remove the lid off during the last 10-15 minutes to help thicken).
- Once the sauce has thickened pour it over pasta and garnish with fresh parsley, basil, and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- I like to add the milk into the tomato sauce can to capture any additional crushed tomatoes that are in the can.
- *Nutritional calculations are estimated and may vary depending on serving size and ingredients.
- Dairy-Free - To make this recipe dairy-free simply remove the butter and milk from the recipe.
- Milk - I like to add the milk into the tomato sauce can to capture any additional crushed tomatoes that are in the can.
- Lid Slightly Vented - You will need a lid to cook the sauce. Make sure the lid isn't fully closed and secured to the pot. Instead, place the lid a little off to the side to make the pot slightly vented, so the sauce can breathe.
- Leftover Bolognese - If you aren't serving a crowd you will have a lot of meat sauce leftover. I always freeze 1-2 bags full to enjoy for future easy dinners.
- Cheese - You can top the meat sauce with a hard grated cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino Romano Cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4oz
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
398mg
(17%)
Potassium
714mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1655IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1655IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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