Jul 17 2026
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Bolognese Recipe

Inspired by Osteria 166
Time1h
Serves4

A rich and hearty meat sauce simmered with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of Italian herbs, served over your choice of pasta.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Brown the Meat

    Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Wine and Tomatoes

    Pour in the red wine, allowing it to reduce for about 2-3 minutes. Then add the canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Add salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil to the sauce. Stir well.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor, let it simmer for up to 1 hour.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the Bolognese sauce over your favorite pasta, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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