Dairy-Free Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce
Rich, hearty, and completely dairy-free, this classic Bolognese meat sauce is a comforting Italian-inspired favorite perfect for modern dietary needs. Made with a robust blend of ground beef and pork, aromatics like onion, carrot, and celery, and a splash of red wine for depth, this sauce packs layers of flavor. The use of unsweetened almond milk adds a creamy twist without dairy, while dried herbs and a slow simmer ensure a perfectly luscious texture. This recipe delivers a restaurant-quality sauce in your own kitchen with just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off simmer that allows the flavors to shine. Serve it over your favorite dairy-free pasta or veggie noodles for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
- 1 Celery stalk, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 8 ounces Ground pork
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup Red wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) Crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
Step 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and pork. Cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Step 5
Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the crushed tomatoes, almond milk, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Step 7
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
After the sauce has thickened and all the flavors have melded together, remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasonings with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 9
Serve the sauce over your choice of dairy-free pasta or zoodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2335.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2480.0 |
| Total Fat 161.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g | |
| Cholesterol 505.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3166.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.2g | |
| Protein 147.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 824.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4167.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories