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Homemade Bolognese
By:
April
Bolognese sauce is a classic Italian sauce for pasta. I love using it in my lasagna!
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Prep Time
45
minutes
mins
Cook Time
4
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
hours
hrs
15
minutes
mins
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
6
Servings
Calories
594
kcal
Equipment
Grass-Fed Ground Beef Lean 90%
KitchenAid Food Processor
Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Ingredients
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1
large onion
2
large carrots
3
ribs celery
4
cloves
garlic
2
pounds
ground beef
1
lbs
Italian Sausage
2
cups
Tomato Paste
3
cups
red wine - merlot
cabernet, etc.
3
Bay Leaves
1
bunch fresh Thyme
olive oil
Water
Kosher Salt
Instructions
In a food processor, puree onion, carrots, garlic, and celery into a coarse paste.
In a large pot over medium heat, add enough oil to coat the pan.
Add pureed vegetables and season with salt.
Cook until all the water has evaporated and the vegetables are nicely brown. Stirring frequently. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
Add the ground beef and sausage to the same pot and again season with salt.
Brown the meat until well browned, stirring frequently. Again, this will take about 15-20 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and brown again. Stir frequently. About 5 minutes.
Stir in the red wine and cook until reduced by half.
Add enough water to the pot to cover the meat by about 1 inch.
Add the bay leaves and thyme bunch and stir to combine.
Simmer for 3-4 hours, adding water as needed. (Do not add all the water in the beginning).
Serve over pasta of your choice or use to make lasagna!
Nutrition
594
kcal
Keyword
bolognese sauce, homemade bolognese sauce, pasta sauce