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Beef bolognese pasta sauce garnished with herbs and parmesan cheese on a white plate
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Beef Bolognese Pasta Sauce

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Sauces
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 378kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 onion white or yellow recommended
  • 1 pound ground beef 80% lean 20% fat is recommended
  • 1 cup white wine Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are recommended, though Chardonnay is fine too
  • 1 cup milk 2% or whole milk recommended
  • 1 can diced tomatoes yes you heard that right can
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • Basil to taste
  • Parmesan to taste

Instructions

  • Small dice the carrots and onion. Small dice means to cut into ¼ inch pieces. This is critical as the small size pieces are perfect for sauteing. The larger your pieces, are the worse your saute will be. This causes less flavor to develop, as there is lower surface area in contact with the heat source. 
  • Saute vegetables in olive oil and salt until browned (about 10 minutes).
  • Add in the ground beef and garlic. Cook until browned (about 10 minutes). Depending on the size pan you are using, you might be running low on space here. If you risk layering meat on top of the vegetables, remove the vegetables from the pan and just cook the meat on its own.
  • Add in the wine, milk, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Do not add the milk in first since there is a small risk it could burn, giving your bolognese a burnt flavor. Pour the milk in after you have added the wine.
  • Simmer uncovered for 3 hours. If sauce becomes dry, add ½ cup milk to maintain consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 756mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2829IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 4mg