Best 6 Easy Bolognese Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary symphony that is Bolognese sauce, a rich and flavorful Italian meat sauce that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Originating from the city of Bologna, Italy, this versatile sauce is a cornerstone of many classic dishes, including the iconic Spaghetti Bolognese. Our collection of Bolognese sauce recipes offers a diverse range of culinary experiences, catering to various dietary preferences and skill levels. From traditional recipes that honor the authentic Italian heritage to modern interpretations with unique twists, our recipes will guide you in creating this delectable sauce that promises to tantalize your senses. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our easy-to-follow instructions, helpful tips, and variations will empower you to craft a perfect Bolognese sauce that will elevate your pasta dishes, lasagna, and other culinary creations to new heights.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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With this meaty Easy Bolognese Sauce stored in your freezer, you can have a hearty pasta meal in minutes. This recipe makes two quarts of sauce, enough for 2 to 2 1/2 pounds of pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 strips bacon, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds ground beef chuck
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cups milk
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1 cup dry white wine
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon, onions, celery, carrot, and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Raise heat to high. Add milk and nutmeg; cook, stirring frequently, until milk has evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring frequently, until wine has evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes into beef mixture; simmer gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to prevent sauce from becoming too dry (1 1/2 to 2 cups total), until sauce is thick and beef is very tender, about 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.

WEEKNIGHT BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta
1 pound lean ground sirloin
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups dry red wine, divided
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil, and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.
  • While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream, and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.

SIMPLE BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground chuck beef
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chiffonade
8 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • In a 6 quart pot, add extra-virgin olive oil. When almost smoking, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Raise heat to high and add the ground beef. Saute, stirring frequently and breaking up any large lumps and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1/2 hour. Finish bolognese with Pecorino Romano. Check for seasoning.
  • Serve hot.

SIMPLE BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground chuck beef
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When almost smoking, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Raise heat to high and add the ground beef. Saute, stirring frequently and breaking up any large lumps and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. This will take approximately 1/2 hour. Finish bolognese with Pecorino Romano.

SUPER EASY BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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I spent a lot of time looking through recipes for a decent yet easy Bolognse sauce. I ended up fusing a few of them together. The longest amount of time is the wait time for the sauce to simmer and blend. I do not use basil in my recipe because my brother is severely allergic to anything using basil and pinenuts. I have begun using this as a basic sauce for all my pasta dishes that include meant: lasagna, baked ziti, spaghetti . . . . This is a VERY forgiving recipe. I hope you like it!

Provided by flirtyfunchick

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 3h30m

Yield 4-6 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk sausage (I use Jimmy Dean Hot sausage)
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/2 cup wine (red, white, or pink, as long as it is a wine you would drink)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups beef broth (can substitute chicken broth)
2 -4 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef and sausage together on medium-high heat.
  • Halfway through browning, add garlic and dried oregano.
  • Continue to brown all the way through, DO NOT DRAIN FAT.
  • Sprinkle flour over meat and stir until flour dissolves and disappears.
  • Add heavy cream and milk, simmer until it all evaporates (this helps make the meat extremely tender).
  • Repeat with wine.
  • Add in all the tomatoes, the tomato paste, and broth.
  • Simmer on low for close to 2 hours.
  • Stir in brown sugar (this is to help cut the sourness and acidity).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.8, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 1323.6, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 20.1, Protein 25.7

BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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An excellent chunky pasta sauce with beef, pork, lots of vegetables and tons of flavor. Freeze any unused portions for later use. If you have fresh herbs, you may substitute 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil for the dried basil in this recipe.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound ground pork
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
6 ounces tomato sauce
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken stock
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat and saute bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is browned and crisp; set aside.
  • In large saucepan, brown beef and pork. Drain off excess fat. Stir in bacon mixture, mushrooms, carrots, celery, tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, stock, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to saucepan. Cover, reduce heat and simmer one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Serve sauce over hot pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 463.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will taste. Choose fresh, ripe tomatoes, high-quality ground beef, and flavorful vegetables.
  • Brown the beef and vegetables well: This will help to develop a rich, deep flavor in the sauce. Don't crowd the pan when browning the beef; cook it in batches if necessary.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the sauce. Some good choices include onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and mushrooms.
  • Simmer the sauce for a long time: This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce. Simmer the sauce for at least 1 hour, or longer if you have time.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Taste the sauce as it simmers and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano to taste.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: Bolognese sauce is traditionally served over tagliatelle or spaghetti, but you can use any type of pasta that you like.

Conclusion:

Bolognese sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up leftover ground beef, and it can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. Whether you are serving it over pasta, rice, or vegetables, bolognese sauce is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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