Low Carb Classic Bolognese Sauce
Savor the rich, slow-simmered flavors of this **Low Carb Classic Bolognese Sauce**, a hearty and wholesome take on a traditional Italian favorite. Crafted with tender ground beef and pork, a medley of aromatic vegetables, and a robust blend of herbs, this recipe is both comforting and keto-friendly. Red wine and beef stock add layers of depth, while crushed tomatoes and tomato paste create the perfect velvety texture. With just 20 minutes of prep and a slow-cooked simmer of up to two hours, this sauce develops an irresistible flavor that pairs beautifully with zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or your favorite low-carb pasta alternatives. Top it off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a finishing touch, and enjoy a delicious, low-carb twist on an Italian classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, diced celery stalk
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.5 cup red wine
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup, grated (optional) Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and pork. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Let it reduce for about 3 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, bay leaves, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot partially and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
For a richer flavor, let the sauce reduce uncovered for the last 20 minutes of cooking, stirring frequently.
Serve the Bolognese sauce over your favorite low-carb noodles or zucchini noodles, and top with optional grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.7 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.9 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 548 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 4054 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 157.2 g | 314% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 630 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 4011 mg | 85% | |
*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.
