Rich and hearty Ragu Bolognese is a classic Italian meat-based sauce perfect for pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- 1 carrot carrot peeled and finely chopped
- 500 grams ground beef lean
- 200 ml red wine dry
- 400 grams canned tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper freshly ground
- 100 grams parmesan cheese grated, for serving
- 400 grams pasta your choice, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Increase heat to high, add ground beef, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in red wine and let it simmer until it reduces by half.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock.
- Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the ragu bolognese over cooked pasta and top with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg