The Best Italian Bolognese Sauce

If pasta was your favorite, then look no further! This Italian Bolognese Sauce will satisfy your cravings for that almighty Italian cuisine goodness! Firstly, you will want to put the onion, mushrooms, ground beef and butter into a saucepot. Let them cook down a bit (about 8 minutes). Then add the rest of the ingredients. Stir everything together well, then cover the pot and let simmer on low for 1–4 hours. The longer you simmer, the better it will taste! Keep checking it every so often and add extra broth or water if necessary. Serve this dish with cooked pasta and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

The Best Italian Bolognese Sauce

Eleanor Craig

If pasta was your favorite, then look no further! This Italian Bolognese Sauce will satisfy your cravings for that almighty Italian goodness!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 pound ground beef (minced beef)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup white onion - chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms - use a variety of different kinds if possible
• 2 cloves garlic - thinly sliced
• 1 can tomatoes - 28-ounce
• ½ cup beef stock (beef broth or beef bouillon) - add more as necessary
• ½ tablespoon oregano - dried
• ½ tablespoon sage - dried
• ½ tablespoon thyme - dried
• 1 cup basil - fresh chopped
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 piece bay leaf (bay leaves)
• ½ cup red wine - optional
• 1 small package Parmesan cheese - fresh grated

Instructions

 

• Combine ground beef, butter, onions, and mushrooms in a large saucepot. Let them cook down for about 8 minutes.
• After the meat has been a bit browned and the onions and mushrooms are cooked down about half way. Add the rest of the ingredients into the pot.
• Let it simmer for 1 hour uncovered, stirring continuously to speed up the process. Alternatively cover it and let it simmer for 2-4 hours. Add additional bone broth if the sauce gets too thick.
• Serve with cooked pasta and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 28gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1996mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 608IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

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