Dairy-Free Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce
Discover the rich, comforting flavors of this Dairy-Free Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce, a delightful spin on the traditional Italian favorite. Perfectly seasoned and slow-simmered to perfection, this recipe blends hearty ground beef and pork with a medley of finely diced vegetables, fragrant garlic, and crushed tomatoes. A splash of red wine adds depth, while unsweetened almond milk ensures creaminess without dairy. Enhanced with dried herbs like oregano and basil, this sauce achieves a bold, savory profile ideal for pairing with your favorite dairy-free pasta or zoodles. Ready in just over two hours, this luscious bolognese is both satisfying and allergy-friendly, making it perfect for a crowd or weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
- 1 Celery stalk, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 8 ounces Ground pork
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Red wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) Crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and pork. Cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, almond milk, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
After the sauce has thickened and all the flavors have melded together, remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasonings with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the sauce over your choice of dairy-free pasta or zoodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.0 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 505 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 3166 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 147.9 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 824 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 4168 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
