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Homemade Bolognese Sauce with ground beef, carrots, celery, and tomatoes served over pasta.

Homemade Bolognese Sauce

Trisha Sprouse PictureTrisha Sprouse
Master the art of Homemade Bolognese Sauce with this rich, slow-simmered recipe. Packed with savory beef & sweet tomatoes.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 ribs celery finely chopped
  • 1 can whole tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herbs
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, and brown for 8-10 minutes, using a spoon to break it up as it cooks.
    Easy Homemade Bolognese Sauce step 1
  • Remove the browned beef and set aside.
    Easy Homemade Bolognese Sauce step 2
  • Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the pan. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes.
    Easy Homemade Bolognese Sauce step 3
  • Return the ground beef to the pan, along with the tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian herbs, beef stock, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil; then reduce the heat and let simmer for 1 hour. Stir the sauce occasionally, and use your spoon to break up the whole tomatoes. If the sauce is too thick, pour in a little more water or beef stock.
    Easy Homemade Bolognese Sauce step 4

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 439mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Bolognese Sauce
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