Description
Experience the warmth of homemade bolognese sauce, where tender ground beef meets luscious tomatoes and aromatic herbs. This rich, hearty sauce transforms any pasta into a delightful meal that invites family and friends to gather around the table. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, it’s a culinary experience that brings joy and comfort with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add grated carrot and diced celery; cook until softened.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon.
- Stir in minced garlic along with oregano and basil; sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and red wine to the skillet. Simmer gently for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving over your favorite pasta topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg