Mama R’s Bolognese Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Mama R's Bolognese Sauce, a classic Italian tomato-based meat sauce
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

140 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cans tomato sauce ( Muir Glen and Hunts are both nice ) or ( 28 ounce ) cans of sauce and 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste ( Muir Glen and Contadina are both nice )
3/4 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage ( hot or mild or sweet )
garlic salt , to taste ( This is the only salt that is used in the recipe so use what you need to flavor the sauce )
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 cup red wine ( or more depending on tastes )
2 tablespoons granulated sugar ( mellows the tomatoes )
4 -8 ounces chopped button mushrooms ( optional , but mellows the acidic flavor of tomatoes )
1/4 - 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 medium onion ( yellow is nice , but there are no rules )
3 -4 garlic cloves , minced ( or however much garlic suits you )
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil ( for sauteing )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
450
Sugar
12g
Fat
24g
Mama R's Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian tomato-based meat sauce that is simmered for hours to meld the flavors together. The recipe is passed down from Mama R, who is beloved by her family and friends for her delicious cooking. This sauce is perfect with your favorite pasta, from spaghetti to fettuccine, and topped with grated Parmesan cheese. It's a comforting and hearty meal that can be enjoyed any day of the week.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, saute onions until they begin to soften.
2.Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3.Add ground beef and Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking up any large chunks.
4.Once the meat is browned, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, garlic salt, dried Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, and chopped mushrooms (if using) to the pot and stir well to combine.
5.Pour in the red wine and granulated sugar, and bring the sauce to a low simmer.
6.Reduce the heat and allow the sauce to simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors have melded together.
7.Serve over your favorite pasta, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

PROS

Mama R’s Bolognese Sauce is a hearty, comforting, and flavorful meal that is perfect for cold winter nights.

The addition of Italian sausage gives the sauce a delicious depth of flavor, while the crushed tomatoes and red wine add a rich, bold taste.

This recipe makes a large batch, which is perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

CONS

This recipe uses a lot of canned tomatoes which can be high in sodium.

Additionally, the long cooking time means that this recipe can be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce is a good source of protein from the ground beef and Italian sausage.
Tomatoes are high in lycopene, vitamin C, and potassium, which can help boost immune function and support heart health.
However, the high sodium content in canned tomatoes and the long cooking time may diminish some of the nutritional benefits of the sauce.

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