Best Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Best Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large sweet white onion, diced finely; 2 tablespoons mustard; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 700 ml Ragu tomato sauce; 28 ounces canned stewed tomatoes; 6 ounces tomato paste; 700 ml water; 1/2 cup ketchup; 4 bay leaves; 4 fresh garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon dry basil; 1 teaspoon dry oregano; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon pesto sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 large carrots, chopped very fine; 2 celery ribs, chopped very fine

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large sweet white onion, diced finely
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
700 ml Ragu tomato sauce
28 ounces canned stewed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
700 ml water
1/2 cup ketchup
4 bay leaves
4 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dry basil
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large carrots, chopped very fine
2 celery ribs, chopped very fine

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1.Start by making your beef mixture.
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In a big sauce pot add the first 7 ingredients,beef,chopped onion,mustard,vinegar,sugar,salt and pepper.cook on medium until browned.
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2.Start adding your sauce mixture. add the Ragu sauce,canned tomatoes,tomato paste,water,ketchup,bay leaves,chopped garlic,basil,oregano,sugar,nutmeg,pesto,salt,pepper. Mix it all up very well.
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3.turn the stove to high and let it come to a simmer,you can add a lid if you dont want sauce squirting everywhere.During this time chop your carrots and celery.
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4.When the sauce starts to bubble add your carrots and celery and turn the stove down to low.
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5.put the lid on and leave on low or minimum heat for 1/2 an hour-45 minutes.Turn off the heat and leave it covered with a lid.I like to leave it about 1/2 an hour covered before i serve with my favorite pasta.
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make sure to taste it to see if you need more salt, sugar or anything else.
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This makes enough for 2 dinners of 5 people. I use half then freeze the rest till later.

600

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 large sweet white onion, diced finely, 2 tablespoons mustard, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Best Bolognese Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Bolognese Sauce

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