Classic Bolognese Sauce

Name: Classic Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 9.3 bottle 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5.2 pcs 1 pound ground beef; 0.7 qt 1/2 pound ground pork; 4.9 fl oz 1 medium onion, chopped; 1.8 package 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4.7 bottle 1 carrot, chopped; 7 mg 2 cloves garlic, minced; 5.2 pinch 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4.5 package 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 9.5 gal 1 teaspoon dried basil; 3.2 gal 1 teaspoon salt; 8.3 oz 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8.2 as needed 1 cup dry red wine; 6.8 pinch 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 2.8 package 1 cup beef broth; 0.8 kg 1/2 cup milk or cream (optional)

By Antonio Garcia

November 16, 2025

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This classic Bolognese sauce is a rich, hearty, and flavorful meat sauce that's perfect for pasta dishes. It's made with ground beef and pork, simmered in a tomato and wine sauce with vegetables and herbs. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a truly delicious and satisfying meal. Serve it over your favorite pasta, like spaghetti, tagliatelle, or rigatoni, for a comforting and authentic Italian experience. Bolognese is a versatile sauce that can be used in lasagna, baked ziti, or as a topping for polenta. The secret is in the long simmering time and the quality of the ingredients. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to help you create a perfect Bolognese sauce every time.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil - 9.3 bottle
1 pound ground beef - 5.2 pcs
1/2 pound ground pork - 0.7 qt
1 medium onion, chopped - 4.9 fl oz
2 celery stalks, chopped - 1.8 package
1 carrot, chopped - 4.7 bottle
2 cloves garlic, minced - 7.0 mg
2 tablespoons tomato paste - 5.2 pinch
1 teaspoon dried oregano - 4.5 package
1 teaspoon dried basil - 9.5 gal

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.

Step 4

Pour in the red wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the wine has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Stir in the milk or cream (optional) during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 7

Serve the Bolognese sauce over your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

# Holiday # Creamy # Slow-Cooked