Simple and Delicious Classic Bolognaise Bolognese Sauce

Experience the timeless appeal of Italian comfort food with our Simple and Delicious Classic Bolognaise Bolognese Sauce recipe. This rich, hearty sauce combines ground beef and pork simmered to perfection with a trio of finely chopped vegetables, aromatic garlic, and robust herbs like oregano and basil. Enhanced by layers of flavor from dry white wine, tomato paste, and creamy whole milk, this slow-cooked masterpiece transforms into a thick, velvety sauce that's perfect for topping your favorite pasta. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes and a rewarding 2-hour simmer, it’s an ideal choice for cozy dinners or meal prepping for the week. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese to take this classic dish to the next level.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 500 grams ground beef (80% lean)
• 250 grams ground pork
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
• 0 cooked pasta, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and ground pork to the pan. Break the meat up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until mostly evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, coating the meat and vegetables.

Step 7

Add in the crushed tomatoes, beef stock, and milk. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Season the sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, a bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and rich.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 11

Serve the Bolognese sauce over cooked pasta of your choice, topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2355.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3092.2

Total Fat 194.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 603.4mg	0%
Sodium 4561.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 44.3g
Protein 178.9g	0%

Vitamin D 138.3IU	0%
Calcium 776.7mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 4254.6mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 15.5%