Bolognese Sauce
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A rich, slow-cooked meat sauce with deep savory flavors from beef, bacon, and aromatics finished with cream. It's meant to coat pasta but stands on its own as a sauce to make ahead.
We index the facts; the cooking instructions live with the creator.
Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 3 strips bacon, (chopped (I used thick bacon))
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil ((optional))
- 1 large onion, (chopped)
- 1 cup (128g) diced carrots
- 1 cup (110g) diced celery
- 1 medium head roasted garlic, (instructions below (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic))
- 2 teaspoons (4g) fresh thyme
- ½-1 cup (118-236ml) dry white wine
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 2 15-ounce cans tomatoes, (crushed or small diced with their juice)
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- ¼ cup (8g) chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon (8-9g) Italian seasoning
- 1-2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon (12g) beef bouillon (or chicken bouillon)
- ½ cup (120ml) beef stock (or chicken stock)
- ½ cup (120ml) half and half ((optional))
- 1 pound (450g) pasta, (cooked and drained)
- freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ((for garnish))
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 medium or 1 large head garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1-2 teaspoons (5-10g) salt
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 75M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 1h
- Sodium
- 1731mg
- Total sugar
- 14g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 707mg
- Calcium
- 102mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1731MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.