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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.
Servings: 6
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!
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
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2192IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg