Keto Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce

Dive into the rich, comforting flavors of this Keto Classic Bolognese Meat Sauce, a low-carb twist on the beloved Italian staple. Made with a savory blend of ground beef and pork, aromatic vegetables, and a luscious tomato base enhanced with dry white wine and a splash of heavy cream, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of hearty and indulgent. Slow-simmered with fragrant Italian seasoning, nutmeg, and a hint of garlic, the sauce develops deep, complex flavors that taste like they’ve been simmering in a traditional kitchen all day. Ready in just over 90 minutes and completely free of added sugars, it’s the ultimate keto-friendly complement to spiralized zucchini, roasted spaghetti squash, or your favorite low-carb noodles. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner, this classic comfort dish is sure to become a staple in your keto recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and translucent.

Step 2

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook the meat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned all over, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Mix in the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, dry white wine, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Add the heavy cream, bay leaf, nutmeg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir the ingredients to incorporate.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid slightly ajar, and let it simmer for at least 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is thickened and flavors are fully developed.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning to taste if needed. Remove the bay leaf and discard it before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Bolognese sauce warm over your favorite keto-friendly base, such as spiralized zucchini (zoodles) or roasted spaghetti squash.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2045.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3123.7

Total Fat 224.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 769.3mg	0%
Sodium 4021.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 203.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 365.3mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 2959.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.6%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 6.5%