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Simple Weeknight Bolognese

A hearty meat sauce with all of the flavor of a slow cooked sauce. Ready in under an hour!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Bolognese Sauce, Meat Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Simple Weeknight Bolognese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 361kcal
Author angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup onion, small diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, small diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, small diced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 28 ounce cans crushed fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon italian herbs seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a large high sided skillet or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, celery and carrots and saute' until soft.
  • Add ground beef and brown until cook through. Drain off any excess fat.
  • Add wine and bring to a boil, then add tomatoes, broth and seasonings stirring until well combined. Add cream. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked hot pasta of your choice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1440IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg