Paleo Classic Bolognese Sauce
Indulge in the rich, hearty flavors of this Paleo Classic Bolognese Sauce, a wholesome twist on the traditional Italian favorite. Perfectly designed for a paleo lifestyle, this sauce combines tender ground beef and pork with fresh aromatics like garlic, onion, celery, and carrots, creating a robust base that’s simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and nourishing bone broth. Enhanced with fresh basil, oregano, and a hint of nutmeg, this slow-cooked masterpiece delivers depth and complexity with every bite. Ideal for pairing with zucchini noodles or other Paleo-friendly pasta alternatives, this recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an irresistible choice for clean eating. Ready in just over two hours, it’s the ultimate comfort food for those seeking wholesome, nutrient-packed meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup bone broth or beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and bone broth. Mix well to combine.
Add the bay leaf, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir everything together.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot, leaving a slight crack for steam to escape, and allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve the Bolognese sauce over spiralized zucchini noodles or your favorite Paleo-friendly pasta alternative.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.3 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.0 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 3369 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 213.7 g | 427% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 468 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 4055 mg | 86% | |
*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.
