Description
Bolognese sauce is a beloved Italian classic that captures the essence of comfort food with its rich, hearty flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe combines lean ground beef and pancetta with aromatic vegetables and crushed tomatoes, simmered to perfection for an authentic taste of Italy. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, lasagna, or stuffed peppers. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this delightful dish that feels like a warm hug in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced pancetta until crispy. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef; break it up and cook until browned.
- Pour in red wine; let simmer for about five minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and dried herbs; bring to a gentle simmer for at least one hour.
- Finish by adding milk; warm through before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg