Mama R'S Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Name: Mama R'S Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce (Muir Glen and Hunts are both nice) or (28 ounce) cans of sauce and 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes; 6 ounces tomato paste (Muir Glen and Contadina are both nice); 3/4 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb Italian sausage (hot or mild or sweet); garlic salt, to taste (This is the only salt that is used in the recipe so use what you need to flavor the sauce); 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1/4 cup red wine (or more depending on tastes); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (mellows the tomatoes); 4 -8 ounces chopped button mushrooms (optional, but mellows the acidic flavor of tomatoes); 1/4 - 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 medium onion (yellow is nice, but there are no rules); 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced (or however much garlic suits you); 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil (for sauteing)

Servings: persons

2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce (Muir Glen and Hunts are both nice) or (28 ounce) cans of sauce and 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste (Muir Glen and Contadina are both nice)
3/4 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage (hot or mild or sweet)
garlic salt, to taste (This is the only salt that is used in the recipe so use what you need to flavor the sauce)
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 cup red wine (or more depending on tastes)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (mellows the tomatoes)
4 -8 ounces chopped button mushrooms (optional, but mellows the acidic flavor of tomatoes)
1/4 - 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 medium onion (yellow is nice, but there are no rules)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced (or however much garlic suits you)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil (for sauteing)

1
Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft and sorta translucent.
2
Add the ground meat and/or sausage links, cook until lightly browned.
3
Drain off as much grease as possible.
4
Deglaze the pot with red wine.
5
Add garlic salt.
6
Add entire can of tomato paste and fill the can with water and add that.
7
Add the dried spices.
8
Cook all of that until the consistency of a roux; a good thick base.
9
Add the cans of tomato sauce and/or crushed tomatoes and fill one of those cans about 3/4 to full with water and add that.
10
Stir until hot (tiny bubbles or hot to touch/taste).
11
Add sugar and mushrooms (both of them to mellow the tomatoes).
12
Add meatballs if you have them (they can be uncooked).
13
Add the parmesan cheese.
14
Add more wine if you desire.
15
Bring everything to a little bubble.
16
Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour. Drink that extra wine.
17
Remove lid & simmer for 2 additional hours.

658

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce (Muir Glen and Hunts are both nice) or (28 ounce) cans of sauce and 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes, 6 ounces tomato paste (Muir Glen and Contadina are both nice), 3/4 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb Italian sausage (hot or mild or sweet), and more.

Yes, Mama R'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama R'S Bolognese Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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