Whole30 Molho Bolonhesa

Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Whole30 Molho Bolonhesa! This Italian-inspired meat sauce is a healthy twist on a classic, featuring vibrant aromatics like onion, garlic, and celery, simmered to perfection with ground beef and pork. A splash of balsamic vinegar enhances the rich tomato base, while a medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil adds layers of savory depth. Perfectly suited for the Whole30 lifestyle, this sauce pairs beautifully with zoodles, spaghetti squash, or any grain-free alternative. With just 20 minutes of prep and an hour of slow simmering, this comforting and nutrient-packed dish is an irresistible, guilt-free choice that the entire family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 1 diced celery stalk
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften and the onion is translucent.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and ground pork to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it is browned and no longer pink.

Step 4

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and balsamic vinegar. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 5

Add the bay leaf, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring them into the sauce.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially with a lid, and allow the Bolognese to simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.

Step 7

Adjust seasoning to taste, removing the bay leaf before serving.

Step 8

Serve the Molho Bolonhesa over zoodles, spaghetti squash, or any Whole30-approved alternative. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2086.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2441.2

Total Fat 179.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 541.1mg	0%
Sodium 4836.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 41.3g
Protein 148.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 482.7mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 3713.5mg	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: 65.6%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 10.3%