Sausage Bolognese
Indulge in the bold, savory flavors of our Sausage Bolognese recipe—a gourmet twist on a classic Italian dish that combines rich Italian sausage, hearty vegetables, and a luscious tomato sauce infused with red wine and fresh basil. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe transforms simple pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning into a restaurant-quality meal. The sauce pairs beautifully with al dente spaghetti, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in about an hour, this satisfying dish is ideal for feeding a hungry crowd while delivering a comfort-food experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Keywords: sausage Bolognese recipe, Italian sausage pasta, easy homemade pasta sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Carrot, finely chopped
- 1 Celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, canned
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Red wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 12 ounces Spaghetti
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Remove the casings from the Italian sausages and crumble the sausage meat into the pan.
Cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the red wine, stir, and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
During the last 10 minutes of sauce cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Stir the fresh basil into the bolognese sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve the sausage bolognese sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.4 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.8 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 7696 mg | 335% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.4 g | ||
| Protein | 134.5 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1021 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 4744 mg | 101% | |
*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.
