Soy-Free Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Soy-Free Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce, a hearty Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for pasta night! Crafted with a medley of finely diced vegetables, rich ground beef and pork, and aromatic spices, this sauce is slow-simmered to perfection for deep flavors and unbeatable texture. Unlike traditional recipes with soy ingredients, this one stays true to wholesome, soy-free components such as milk and olive oil, ensuring a creamy finish without sacrificing authenticity. Enhanced with hints of freshly grated nutmeg and dry red wine, the sauce pairs beautifully with any pasta of choice, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for family dinners or special occasions. Classic comfort food meets modern dietary inclusivity in this unforgettable recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large, finely diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, finely diced carrot
- 1 medium, finely diced celery stalk
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon, freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil and butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 8-10 minutes until they are softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, making sure it doesn't burn.
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
Pour in the whole milk, reduce the heat slightly, and let it simmer until most of the milk has evaporated, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the dry red wine and allow it to simmer for another 10 minutes, until the wine is mostly reduced.
Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine.
Toss in the bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and grated nutmeg.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer gently for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust the consistency with a bit of water if it looks too thick.
Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
Just before serving, stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve the Bolognese sauce hot over your favorite pasta, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.9 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.8 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 596 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 3084 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | ||
| Protein | 154.9 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 670 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 4483 mg | 95% | |
*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.
