Homemade Bolognese Sauce
This easy homemade Bolognese sauce is made with ground chuck, crushed tomatoes, fresh herbs, and garlic, then simmered until rich and thick. Serve it over tagliatelle or your favorite pasta for an easy family dinner.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 pound ground chuck beef
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 8 fresh basil leaves chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the celery and carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes, adding a little more oil if needed.
- Brown the beef. Increase the heat to high and add the ground beef. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
- Add the tomatoes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Simmer. Cook uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Bolognese is thickened. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve. Spoon the Bolognese over cooked tagliatelle or your favorite pasta. Top with freshly grated Pecorino Romano and chopped parsley, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2015IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
