Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 celery; 1 medium onion; 2 large garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon flour; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; ½ cup beef stock; ½ cup red wine; 14 ounces diced tomatoes (canned); salt and pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 celery
1 medium onion
2 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon flour
4 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup beef stock
½ cup red wine
14 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
salt and pepper (to taste)

1
Finely chop the celery, onion and garlic (or use food processor).
2
Add olive oil and butter to deep skillet or pot over medium heat until butter melts and foams.
3
Add celery, onion and garlic and cook approximately 5 minutes (should be soft but not browned).
4
Crumble ground beef over sofrito (sauteed mixture) and stir frequently until no longer pink.
5
Sprinkle flour over beef mixture and mix well.
6
Add tomato paste, beef stock, red wine and diced tomatoes.
7
Season with salt & pepper.
8
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
9
Partially cover and cook at least one hour until sauce is thick and rich (may cook up to 3 hours).
10
Note: Especially good with fettucini and topped with grated Parmesan.
11
Variations of this sauce also add 1 medium minced carrot, 8 gratings of fresh nutmeg, and Italian sausage in place of / or in addition to the ground beef.

527

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Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 celery, 1 medium onion, 2 large garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

Bolognese Sauce

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