Homemade Bolognese Sauce Recipe
This Homemade Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian meat sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Slowly simmered to develop rich, deep flavors, it’s perfect for serving over pasta or as a base for other dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups canned or fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup dry red wine
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves to ensure they cook evenly and infuse the sauce with their flavors.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and optional dried herbs and wine. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the Sauce: Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. This slow cooking allows the flavors to develop fully and the sauce to thicken.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot over your choice of cooked pasta or use as desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of dry red wine during the cooking process and let it reduce.
- Use fresh tomatoes in season for a brighter sauce or canned tomatoes year-round.
- Simmering time can be extended up to 2 hours for a more intensified flavor.
- This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keywords: Bolognese, Meat Sauce, Italian Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Ground Beef Sauce
Find it online: https://cookcrisis.com/homemade-bolognese-sauce-recipe/
