Description
This Homemade Bolognese Sauce is the perfect comforting meal, made with ground beef, pork, aromatic vegetables, and rich tomato flavor. Perfectly paired with your favorite pasta, it’s a savory, satisfying dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and pork to the pot. Brown the meat, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked (about 8-10 minutes).
- Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pan. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until the wine reduces slightly.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, milk (or cream), bay leaves, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Serve the Bolognese sauce over pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours