The Actual Olive Garden Bolognese Sauce Recipe Spaghetti Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

19 items

• 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

10 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

4. Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

5. Pour in the milk and let it simmer gently until it is mostly absorbed, about 10 minutes.

6. Add the white wine and allow it to simmer until reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.

7. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

8. 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.

9. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in chopped fresh parsley.

10. Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (480.8g)

Calories		593
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		32.2 g	41%
	Saturated Fat	11.5 g	58%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		88 mg	29%
Sodium		567 mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate		40.9 g	15%
	Dietary Fiber	4.8 g	17%
	Total Sugars	11.1 g
Protein		30.3 g	61%
Vitamin D		0.6 mcg	3%
Calcium		188 mg	14%
Iron		3.8 mg	21%
Potassium		920 mg	20%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1727 cal (50.3%%)

Protein: 730 cal (21.3%%)

Carbs: 975 cal (28.4%%)