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Authentic Italian Beef Bolognese Sauce made easy!

A rich and hearty Italian beef Bolognese sauce that is easy to make and perfect for pasta dishes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Pour in the red wine and let it simmer until reduced by half.
  6. Add the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in the milk and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  9. Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer.
  • This sauce can be made ahead of time and freezes well.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.

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