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Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this authentic Bolognese sauce, perfect for a cozy Saturday supper or a weeknight meal. This generous recipe is easily doubled and freezes beautifully for future enjoyment. Serve over your favorite pasta for an unforgettable Italian experience. Adapted from Canadian Living Magazine.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 239.1 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bolognese Sauce

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How to Make Bolognese Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Meanwhile, lightly crush 1 teaspoon fennel seeds using a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a small saucepan. Add to the Dutch oven.
  3. Add 4 slices bacon, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened (about 8 minutes).
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup milk and simmer until almost all the liquid has evaporated (about 3 minutes).
  5. Add 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes, crushed; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; and 1 teaspoon sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to break up the tomatoes.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 1 hour). Stir occasionally.
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  8. **Make Ahead:** Let the sauce cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate uncovered in an airtight container until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

18g

Carbs

6g

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