Description
A traditional Italian dish featuring a rich and hearty meat sauce served over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 500g ground beef
- 200g pancetta, diced
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and pancetta; cook until browned.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, and beef broth.
- Season with salt and pepper; simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer.
- Pair with a robust red wine for the best experience.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pasta Bolognese, Italian recipe, hearty pasta dish