Easy Bolognese Sauce Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Broth can add flavor without alcohol.

Chop carrots, celery, and onion into small uniform pieces.

Heat a large pot over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Once the oil shimmers, add chopped onions, celery, and carrots; cook for about 7 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.

Add 1.5 pounds of ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 cup of red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add a 28-ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes and a 6-ounce can of tomato paste; stir to combine.

Add 1-2 bay leaves and reduce heat to low, partially cover, and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 2 hours, uncover and let simmer for an additional hour until thickened.

Remove bay leaves and prepare pasta by boiling salted water.

Add 1 cup of whole milk to the sauce and stir to combine, letting it warm through.

Cook 1 pound of pappardelle or tagliatelle in boiling salted water until done.

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: