Description
Bolognese sauce is a classic Italian dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. This rich, meaty sauce combines tender ground beef, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, simmered to perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta. Whether served over spaghetti or used in lasagna, this bolognese sauce promises to impress everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 12 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ground beef; cook until browned.
- Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping up browned bits. Add canned tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Toss in bay leaf, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente.
- Drain pasta and mix it into the bolognese sauce. Serve hot with grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg