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Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Soul-soothing, nap-inducing, and make-everyone-happy kind of comfort food that transforms your kitchen into an Italian trattoria. A rich, slow-cooked sauce that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Ground beef 80/20 lean to fat ratio
  • 1 large Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 medium Carrot Finely chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 can (28 oz) Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Red wine

Instructions
 

  • Chop onion, carrot, and celery. Brown ground beef in a large pot with olive oil and butter.
  • Toast tomato paste, then pour in red wine to deglaze. Add milk for silkiness.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, seasoning, and herbs. Simmer for at least 2 hours.
  • Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and Parmesan rind if used.
  • Cook pasta until al dente. Serve Bolognese over pasta with Parmesan.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a Parmesan rind while simmering. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 12.5gProtein: 19.3gFat: 18.8gSaturated Fat: 7.5gTrans Fat: 1.2gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 338mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 5.6g
Keyword Bolognese Sauce, comfort food, Italian Cooking, Pasta Sauce