Homemade Bolognese Sauce Easy Flavor (Printer-Friendly)
Savory Bolognese featuring beef, sausage, and herbs simmered for a comforting Italian-style meal.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Vegetables
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1 large yellow onion, finely diced
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1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
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200 grams baby portobello mushrooms, finely diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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800 grams diced tomatoes (2 x 400g cans), including juices
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800 grams crushed tomatoes (2 x 400g cans)
→ Meats
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450 grams lean ground beef
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450 grams ground Italian sausage
→ Flavoring and Liquid
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70 grams tomato paste
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2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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240 milliliters beef stock or broth
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120 milliliters dry red wine
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
# Steps to Prepare:
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Heat a large heavy-based pot over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, followed by the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become translucent.
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned throughout. Drain off excess fat if needed.
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Mix in the tomato paste, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, basil, and thyme. Sauté the mixture for 2 minutes, allowing the tomato paste to develop depth.
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Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and mushrooms to the pot. Pour in the beef stock, red wine, and sprinkle in the sugar. Stir to combine. Insert bay leaves.
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Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for at least 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow sauce to thicken and flavors to meld. For richer texture, simmer up to 2 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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For best flavor, use freshly chopped vegetables and allow sauce to simmer at least 1 hour to intensify depth.
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This sauce is suitable for freezing up to three months or refrigeration for three days in a sealed container.