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Delish Deep Red Bolognese Sauce

Delish Deep Red Bolognese Sauce

A rich and hearty bolognese sauce perfect for pasta.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef or you can use ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin adds more flavor.
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic minced.
  • 1 carrot carrot diced small.
  • 1 celery stalk celery diced.
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz can.
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste to enhance richness.
  • 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth.
  • 0.5 cup red wine optional but adds depth.
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano or use Italian seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp dried basil or fresh if available.
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste.
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground.

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions, carrot, and celery; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Mix in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.
  • Pour in the red wine, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for at least 1 hour, occasionally stirring.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Notes

Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan. This sauce freezes well for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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