A good tasty Bolognese Sauce is a cooks dream. The thick slow cooked sauce can be used in traditional recipes such as Spaghetti Bolognese and Lasagna. However it’s also ideal in ravioli and meatballs and as an excellent sauce for pizzas. Serve as a sauce but also as a fillings and the body of many dishes.
Bolognese Sauce
A very simple sauce that goes well with so many dishes. Make in bulk and then divide up prior to freezing. Saves time, money and makes everybody happy.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion chop
- 1/2 cup celery chop
- 1/2 cup carrot finely chop
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups plum tomatoes seedless can
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the oil and butter together over low heat in a heavy bottomed pot.2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter
- Add the onion, celery, and carrot and cook until wilted.1 small onion, 1/2 cup celery, 1/2 cup carrot
- Add the meat, breaking up the meat with a fork or spoon.1 lb ground beef
- Season the meat with salt and pepper, add the wine and allow the wine to cook completely down to almost dry before adding the tomatoes and water.Salt, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 cups plum tomatoes, 1 cup water
- Adjust the heat to a slow simmer and, being careful not to cook too rapidly, cook the meat and tomato sauce for 3 to 4 hours.
- Stir frequently to avoid scorching the bottom.
- When the sauce has cooked for several hours and the excess water has cooked off, remove from the heat and allow to cool before assembling the lasagna.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g