Homemade Bolognese Sauce
A hearty pasta sauce made with crushed tomatoes, fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, and ground chuck.
Servings: 6
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
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven set over medium heat.
- Add the onions to the hot oil and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add celery and carrots; cook for 5 more minutes. Add more oil, if needed.
- Increase heat to high and add the ground beef; cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink, stirring frequently to break up the beef.
- Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, and basil; bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low.
- Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with grated pecorino romano and parsley.
- Serve over zoodles, pappardelle, spaghetti, etc…
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2299IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 4mg
