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Bolognese Sauce

A rich, hearty meat sauce that's perfect over pasta. This simplified version uses pantry staples and comes together in about 40 minutes.

Total time
40 min
Servings
6
Calories
280
Protein
20g
Bolognese Sauce
ComfortingItalianDairy-FreeBeefThickChunkyWeeknightSauce

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium, chopped onion
  • 2 cloves, minced garlic
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 24 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Add the 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the 24 oz tomato sauce, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low and let simmer, uncovered, until thickened and flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  6. 6

    Serve over cooked pasta, or use in lasagna. Enjoy!

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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