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A large pot filled with thick, hearty Bolognese Sauce recipe garnished with chopped herbs, being stirred with a wooden spoon.
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Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Bolognese Sauce Recipe is a delicious and easy to make meat sauce that is delicious topped on any pasta. Simple ingredients makes this stovetop recipe a family favorite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $20.17, $2.52 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 3 cans crushed tomatoes 14.5 oz each
  • 1 can tomato paste 12 oz.
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup Red Wine
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth

Instructions

  • Brown 2 pounds ground beef and 1 finely diced onion in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink, crumbling the beef as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Stir in 3 cans crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounces each), 1 can tomato paste (12 ounces), 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 bay leaf, 1 cup red wine, and 2 cups chicken broth.
  • Bring the mixture to a low boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a low simmer.  Cook for 1.5-2 hours to allow the flavors to mend and for the sauce to thicken.
  • Remove from the heat.  Serve over your favorite type of pasta and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 1053mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg
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