BEST Bolognese Sauce Recipe
This easy recipe truly is the BEST Bolognese Sauce recipe. Loaded with so many vegetables, ground beef with vegetables and a hearty sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp oil (canola or olive oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely cubed
- 1/2 red pepper, finely cubed
- 14 oz can diced tomato
- 5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground paprika
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 24 oz marinara (pasta sauce)
Instructions
- In a deep skillet, heat the oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion and until tender.
- Add in the celery, red pepper, carrot, garlic and diced tomatoes. Saute the vegetables until tender, 5-7 minutes.
- Then, add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking up as needed.
- Season with italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, pepper and paprika. Pour in the beef broth and allow to simmer until the broth is almost evaporated, about 20 minutes.
- Add in the pasta sauce and bring to a boil. Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a soft boil. Top with fresh chopped greens.
- Serve over pasta and enjoy.