The Actual Olive Garden Bolognese Sauce Recipe Spaghetti Sauce
Bring the authentic flavors of Italy right to your kitchen with *The Actual Olive Garden Bolognese Sauce Recipe Spaghetti Sauce*. This rich and comforting sauce combines the classic trio of sautéed carrots, celery, and onions, known as soffritto, with tender ground beef and pork for a hearty, flavorful base. Simmered low and slow with milk, dry white wine, crushed tomatoes, and a melody of Italian herbs, this bolognese achieves a velvety texture and deep, savory flavor just like your favorite restaurant's signature dish. Perfectly paired with al dente spaghetti and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, this recipe is ideal for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests with a taste of authentic Italian cuisine. With a prep and cook time of about 2 hours, it’s worth every minute for a truly satisfying homemade meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, peeled and finely chopped carrot
- 2 medium, finely chopped celery stalk
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound, cooked according to package instructions spaghetti
- 0.5 cup, for serving grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
Pour in the milk and let it simmer gently until it is mostly absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Add the white wine and allow it to simmer until reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat to maintain the simmer. Cover partially and let it cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.6 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 3825 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.3 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.3 g | ||
| Protein | 197.7 g | 395% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1210 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 4686 mg | 100% | |
*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.
