Simple Bolognese Recipe
Introduction
Bolognese sauce is a classic Italian sauce that is made with ground beef, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices. This sauce is commonly used as a topping for pasta dishes like spaghetti and fettuccine. It's a simple and delicious recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners.Ingredients
To make a simple bolognese sauce, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound pasta
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make a bolognese sauce:- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the bolognese sauce to the pot and stir to combine.
- Divide the pasta and sauce among bowls. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
This simple bolognese recipe makes 6 servings. According to MyFitnessPal, each serving contains:- Calories: 485
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
- Sodium: 674mg
- Potassium: 858mg
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 10g
- Vitamin A: 840IU
- Vitamin C: 24mg
- Calcium: 160mg
- Iron: 5mg