Easy Homemade Bolognese Sauce
Everyone needs a good bolognese sauce recipe and this one is a family favorite I have been making for years. It is deliciously robust and super easy to make. Not only is it perfect for topping spaghetti, but it also makes a hearty meal when served over roasted vegetables! Make a big enough batch to store portions in the freezer and you can enjoy it any night of the week!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, (diced)
- 2 medium carrots, (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 20-24oz. jars pasta sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and saute onions, carrots, and salt and cook about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the tomato paste and stir and cook for another minute.
- 4
Add ground beef and mix with all the ingredients in the pot; cook through.
- 5
Add pasta sauce to the pot and mix well.
- 6
Once sauce starts to bubble, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, lid slightly ajar.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.