Valerie's Bolognese Sauce

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I wanted a good meat sauce, but was having trouble finding that one recipe that knocked my socks off, so I altered a few and came up with my own. Of course, it goes well with all types of pasta and in the traditional Spaghetti ala Bolognese. But I also use this as my sauce in lasagna, baked ziti, pizza - you name it. It gives everything that extra oomph!

Submitted by valerie160

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 55 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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
½ pound ground beef
½ cup red wine
½ cup milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until the vegetables are soft and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Place the ground beef into the pan, and cook and stir, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until well browned, about 10 more minutes. Pour in the red wine, bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid is almost absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the milk and nutmeg, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the milk is almost absorbed, 10 more minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and oregano, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cook's Notes

For a little something extra, you can also add 3 or 4 slices of chopped bacon with the onions, carrots, celery and garlic.

If you don't use or drink red wine, just substitute grape juice or cranberry pomegranate juice - I've done both with outstanding results.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

386	Calories
23g	Fat
28g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 386
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 51mg	17%
Sodium 332mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 15g	29%
Vitamin C 24mg	27%
Calcium 141mg	11%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 958mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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