Valerie’s Bolognese Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Valerie's Bolognese Sauce that everyone loves
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
1 carrot , finely chopped
1 stalk celery , finely chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
361
Sugar
7g
Fat
23g
Valerie's Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian sauce that has been a popular dish for generations. This sauce is warm and comforting, perfect for a cold winter night. It is full of flavor and can be customized to your liking, whether you prefer spicy or sweet. This sauce is perfect for a date night at home or a large family gathering. It is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2.Add in the onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until the vegetables are tender.
3.Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4.Add in the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and cooking until browned.
5.Pour in the red wine and simmer until reduced by half.
6.Add in the milk and nutmeg, stirring well.
7.Pour in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
8.Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
9.Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!

PROS

Valerie’s Bolognese Sauce is packed with flavor and is a great way to switch up your typical pasta dish.

It can be made ahead of time and freezes well for a quick meal on a busy day.

CONS

This sauce takes at least 30 minutes to make and can take up to 2 hours if you have the time.
It’s not a quick weeknight meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sauce is not particularly healthy, it does contain many vegetables and garlic, which have been linked to many health benefits.
Garlic has been shown to boost the immune system, and the vegetables in this sauce are full of important vitamins and minerals.

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