Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese sauce is a classic Italian meat-based sauce that is often served with pasta. Here’s a recipe to make your own delicious Bolognese sauce at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan. Stir to combine.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
5. Serve the Bolognese sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti or fettuccine, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Bolognese sauce, which is rich and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory notes!