Simple, Healthy Bolognese Recipe

Name: Simple, Healthy Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 carrots medium-sized, chopped; 1 1/2 onions medium-sized, chopped; 1 1/2 celery medium-sized stalks of, chopped; 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef; 5 tablespoons tomato paste; 28 ounces diced tomatoes can of; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1/4 cup milk; asiago fresh, shredded, for tasting; fresh oregano for tasting

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 carrots medium-sized, chopped
1 1/2 onions medium-sized, chopped
1 1/2 celery medium-sized stalks of, chopped
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
5 tablespoons tomato paste
28 ounces diced tomatoes can of
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1/4 cup milk
asiago fresh, shredded, for tasting
fresh oregano for tasting

1
Heat up the olive oil in a pan (cast iron works very well) over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, celery. Cook the sofritto (vegetable mixture) until onions begin to be translucent, about 6 minutes. It's okay if carrots are slightly crunchy - they will cook down.
2
Move vegetables to side; add ground beef to pan. Brown meat for about 7-10 minutes.
3
Add tomato paste and tomatoes; stir, bring down to a simmer on low.
4
Add spices and stir mixture. Leave on stove over low heat with lid on for as long as possible. I'd recommend at least 30 minutes; I did about 3 hours. Stir occasionally.
5
10 minutes before serving, add milk. Keep on low.
6
Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Stir in fresh oregano leaves. Serve over polenta or wide pasta. Top with freshly shredded asiago cheese.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 carrots medium-sized, chopped, 1 1/2 onions medium-sized, chopped, 1 1/2 celery medium-sized stalks of, chopped, and more.

Yes, Simple, Healthy Bolognese 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.

Simple, Healthy Bolognese

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