Simple Bolognese Sauce
This simple sauce is so flavorful and hearty. Beef along with sweet carrots and onions makes this a great addition to any pasta and is best shared with friends and family.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large carrots
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 medium onion
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 6oz tomato paste
- 1 28oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp better than beef bullion and 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Finely chop onions, celery, and carrots and set aside.
- Mince or grate garlic and set aside.
- Heat a large pot or dutch oven on medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil to the pan and heat. Onions, carrots, and celery should saute for a few minutes- until they are soft.
- When vegetables are soft, add the garlic and saute for one minute. Then add the ground beef and turn the heat down to medium-low.
- Once the meat is just browned, mix in the tomato paste. Allow that to cook for a few minutes. Then add the wine if you're using it. If not, add the beef stock and sugar.
- After that is well combined, add the crushed tomatoes and spices.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer for a few hours. Add salt as needed.
- Serve with your favorite pasta or pasta alternative!
Notes
Use red wine if possible, otherwise use beef bullion and sugar