Homemade Bolognese Sauce

Name: Homemade Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion (finely diced); 4 cloves garlic (crushed); 1 carrot (finely diced); 1 rib celery (finely diced); 1 pound lean ground beef; ½ pound lean ground pork; 1 ¼ cups red wine (or beef broth); 1 cup whole milk; 1 can whole tomatoes (with juices, 28 ounces each); 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; pappardelle (or long pasta, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

Bolognese is a rich, meaty tomato sauce made with ground beef and pork. It's simmered with a splash of wine and seasonings to create a restaurant worthy pasta bolognese at home!

Updated at: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:16:06 GMT