Keto Bolognese

Name: Keto Bolognese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: British, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying); 8 slices pancetta (120g, 4.2oz streaky bacon slices, cut into small pieces); 2 onions (chopped, 140g / 5oz); 2 garlic cloves (finely minced); 1 cup carrots (chopped, 130g (2 medium carrots)); 3 celery sticks (1 cup chopped); 1 cup red pepper (chopped, 1 large red pepper, 150g); 3.3 lb ground beef (1.5kg); 2 zucchini (large, shredded, 600g (I used a box grater)); 2 tins plum tomatoes (400g / 14oz each); 1 cup beef stock (250ml); 1/2 cup dry red wine (120ml); 2 tbsp tomato paste (30g); 1/4 cup fresh basil (leaves picked, chopped); 3 bay leaves; 2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp thyme; pepper and salt (to taste); fresh parsley or basil

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

My keto Bolognese sauce is a family favourite! It is a hearty and meaty sauce that is loaded with hidden veggies. Serve this sauce with keto spaghetti, use it in eggplant lasagna or in keto beef pies.

Updated at: Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:28:29 GMT