Lovely Simple Bolognese Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this **Lovely Simple Bolognese Sauce**, a comforting classic that’s both flavorful and easy to make. Bursting with rich, hearty flavors, this recipe combines tender ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a harmonious blend of herbs, all simmered to perfection in a velvety tomato and milk-based sauce. A splash of wine enhances the depth, while staples like garlic, onion, and carrot provide a rustic, home-cooked charm. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with any pasta and can be customized to suit your taste. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this bolognese is as simple as it is delicious. Don't forget to top it off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 large celery stalk, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 cup dry white wine (or red wine)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and aromatic.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1-2 more minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Pour in the wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until mostly evaporated.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to develop flavor.
Add the crushed tomatoes, milk, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken and deepen in flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot over your favorite cooked pasta, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.9 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 3932 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.5 g | ||
| Protein | 96.3 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 596 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 5362 mg | 114% | |
*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.
