Bolognese Meat Sauce Pasta Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Meat Sauce

   In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

2. 2

   Brown the Meat

   Add the ground beef and sweet Italian sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

3. 3

   Add the Tomatoes

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red wine (if using). Bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Simmer the Sauce

   Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the better the flavor.

5. 5

   Cook the Pasta

   While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.

6. 6

   Serve

   Toss the cooked pasta with the Bolognese meat sauce until well combined. Serve in bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.