Bolognese Sauce
A classic Italian bolognese sauce that combines ground beef and pork with tomatoes, wine, and aromatic vegetables for a rich, hearty dish.
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Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 500 g ground beef
- 200 g ground pork
- 200 ml red wine
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until soft.
- Increase heat and add ground beef and pork; cook until browned.
- Pour in red wine; let it simmer until mostly evaporated.
- Add canned tomatoes and tomato paste; stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper, then reduce heat.
- Cover and let simmer for at least 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a little water or broth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot over pasta, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g