Emily Bites · by Emily Bites★ 5.0 (2)
Weeknight Bolognese Sauce
NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 10%·PRO 28%
CARBS 12G25% OF CAL
3G FIBER3G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 9G40% OF CAL
3G SAT6G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A rich, deeply flavored meat sauce made with ground beef, tomatoes, wine, and aromatics. Designed to be served over pasta, not eaten alone.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 small onion (peeled and cut into quarters)
- 1 medium carrot (peeled and cut into a few chunks)
- 1 medium rib of celery (cut into a few chunks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb uncooked 90-95% lean ground beef ((I used 93% lean))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((¼ teaspoon gives it a kick))
- ¾ cup red wine
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Beef Base
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup half and half cream (I recommend using the full fat version)
- ¼ cup water
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
CAL 10%·PRO 28%
CARBS 12G25% OF CAL
3G FIBER3G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 9G40% OF CAL
3G SAT6G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 483mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 631mg
- Calcium
- 53mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 483MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.