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Bolognese Sauce

A rich and hearty Italian bolognese sauce perfect for pasta and lasagna, made with ground beef, pork, and aromatic vegetables.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bolognese sauce, Italian, pasta, comfort food
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 200 g ground pork
  • 400 g canned tomatoes crushed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute.
  • Add the diced carrot and celery, cooking for 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat and add the ground beef and pork, browning the meat thoroughly.
  • Pour in the red wine and let it simmer until reduced by half.
  • Mix in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well.
  • Add the beef broth, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Check seasoning and adjust if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g