This Simple Bolognese sauce is a classic Italian comfort dish. Made with a hearty rich meat sauce. The recipe originates from Bologna Italy, which this pasta sauce is named after.
Bolognese is a meat based sauce, using either ground beef or pork. Flavored with garlic, onions, celery, carrots, light cream and seasonings. To enhance the flavor of the Ragu, add in a little wine. Long, flat pasta like either tagliatelle or pappardelle pairs well with this Bolognese Sauce. To see a list of pasta and uses for each, refer to this article by DeLallo.
Experience the rich & savory taste of this simple meat sauce. This authentic Italian recipe is perfect for a satisfying meal. This Ragu should be in everyone’s rotation of meals. In fact, double the recipe, having a batch in the freezer is always a good idea.
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Adapted from Giada DeLarentiis
Simple Bolognese
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85% works best, 90% for leaner choice
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup dairy, such as milk, half & half or cream
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried basil or 8 fresh leaves, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat the oil. Once hot, add the onion and garlic, sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft. About 8 minutes.
- Add the celery and carrot, continue to sauté for another 5 minutes. Raise the heat and add the ground beef. Cook stirring frequently to break up the lumps and until no pink is remaining in the meat, about 10 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes, parsley and basil. Continue to cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens, approximately 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish with adding the cheese just prior to serving.
This was a big hit at our house!
John
We made this tonight for dinner. It was a hit at our house. Since I had a pork beef mix on hand, I used that. Otherwise I followed the recipe!