Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce
Servings 8 people
This Easy Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce Recipe is a simple take on an authentic and traditional Italian meal. Loaded with ground beef and spices and laced with Merlot wine, this quick tomato based sauce is bound to be a wholesome family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 16 ounces diced tomatoes
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 2/3 cup Merlot wine*
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the ground beef to a large saucepan and brown the meat over medium heat, stirring regularly.
- Once the meat is browned, drained the fat and add in the remaining olive oil and the onions and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly to ensure that the garlic does not burn.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and stir to combine, simmer over medium-low heat for 30 to 40 minutes until sauce reaches desired thickness.
- Serve over pasta, with bread, or whatever else you feel like.
Notes
- Merlot wine can be substituted for beef broth.
- Ground turkey, chicken, veal, or pork can be used instead of ground beef.
- Adapted from Hey, Let's Make Stuff.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 957mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 20.5mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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