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Bolognese Sauce

A rich and hearty bolognese sauce made with ground beef and pork, tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for pasta.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bolognese sauce, Italian recipe, pasta, comfort food
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.
  • Stir in the ground beef and pork; cook until browned.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Pour in the red wine; let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add canned tomatoes and tomato paste; stir well.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for at least 1 hour.
  • Stir occasionally, adding water if the sauce thickens too much.
  • Serve hot over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 5g