Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 Italian sausages, casings removed; 1 carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 8 ounces chicken broth; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree or 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, pureed in blender; 1 cup wine (red or white, whichever you prefer); 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 Italian sausages, casings removed
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
8 ounces chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree or 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, pureed in blender
1 cup wine (red or white, whichever you prefer)
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons milk

1
Place meat, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in pan over medium heat, and cook until meat is no longer raw, but don't brown it.
2
Drain off fat, and add milk.
3
Boil until liquid is gone, about ten minutes.
4
Add wine, boil until liquid is gone, about ten minutes more.
5
Add broth and tomatoes, turn heat to low, cover, and simmer about three hours, stirring occasionally until meat has broken down and sauce appears very thick.
6
Add 2 TBS milk, and serve.
7
It's going to look like there's not enough sauce there; there is--it's very rich.
8
Best over rotini!

560

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 Italian sausages, casings removed, 1 carrot, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Bolognese Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bolognese Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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