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Bolognese Pasta Sauce

Bolognese Pasta Sauce

Ground beef, bacon, tomatoes, vegetables, and white wine come together to make this rich, delicious Bolognese Pasta Sauce.
Servings: 10 servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices smoked bacon, sliced into small pieces
  • 1/2 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, mild
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 64 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 pound pasta, cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven, add the olive oil, bacon, onions and garlic. Saute over medium heat until bacon is browned, stirring frequently.
  • Remove bacon and onions from the pan and set aside. Add the ground beef and bulk sausage to the pan and brown until cooked through.
  • Drain the excess fat from the pan. Add the bacon and onions back to the pan. Add the mushrooms and celery and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and spices. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
  • Add the carrots and the white wine. Simmer for another hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Bolognese Pasta Sauce is thick, chunky and loaded with rich, deep flavor! The recipe makes 10 servings, which is enough for two meals for 5 people. I served it with angel hair pasta, a crisp garden salad and a glass of white wine.
    Bolognese Pasta Sauce

Equipment

  • 1 large Dutch Oven, or large soup pot

Notes

What is Bolognese?
Bolognese is a ragu, which is an Italian sauce that is slow-cooked and consists mostly of meat. Bolognese can be creamy with the addition of milk or cream. It originates from Bologna, Italy. The sauce is traditionally used to make many Italian dishes, including lasagna and tagliatelle. Italian families make this sauce with pasta and serve it for large family dinners.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 21gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1020mgPotassium: 1051mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2687IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 5mg