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 goodness!
Ingredients
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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