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Bolognese Sauce

4.56 from 29 votes
This is the BEST bolognese sauce recipe and it’s so easy to make. Meaty, savory, and full of depth and richness, this one’s a keeper.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Yield: 16 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 oz pancetta (chopped (or center cut bacon))
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup celery (minced)
  • 1/2 cup carrots (minced)
  • 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 - 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup half & half

Instructions

  • In a deep heavy saute pan, sauté pancetta until fat melts.
  • Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Increase flame to medium-high, add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned.
  • Add wine, cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and bay leaf. Simmer covered on low, at least 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add half & half and parsley, cook 2 minutes longer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 120kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 7.5g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 77.5mg, Sodium: 335mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 4g
- WW Points: 3