Bolognese Recipe
Homestyle tomato sauce with lean ground beef, pork and herbs. With your choice of pasta
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Ingredients
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Meat
Vegetables
Liquids
Pasta
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic cloves and set aside.
Cooking the Sauce
- 2
Brown the Meat
In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and ground pork, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Add the Tomatoes and Wine
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add Broth and Herbs
Pour in the beef broth, add the dried oregano, and half of the fresh basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Cooking the Pasta
- 7
Cook the Pasta
In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Final Assembly
- 8
Combine and Serve
Once the sauce has thickened, add the remaining fresh basil. Toss the cooked pasta with the Bolognese sauce and serve hot.
