Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide
Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide yields a deeply rich, meaty ragu layered with sweetness from slow-cooked soffritto, gentle warmth from nutmeg and cayenne, and a silky body from milk and wine reductions. Long, unhurried simmering melds tomatoes with beef for a balanced, velvety sauce perfect for weekend dinners or serving over tagliatelle, pappardelle, or lasagna.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and 1 pinch salt; cook, stirring, until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir the ground beef into the vegetables; cook, stirring, until the meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- 3
Pour the milk into the ground beef mixture and bring it to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until most of the milk has evaporated and the bottom of the pan is still slightly saucy, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the white wine; cook, stirring, until the wine has mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour the tomatoes with their juice into a large mixing bowl; crush them with your hands until they look like a chunky sauce. Pour the tomato mixture into the ground beef mixture; fill the tomato can with 2 cups water and stir it into the sauce. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until the mixture cooks down to a thick sauce, at least 3 hours but preferably 4 to 6 hours. Skim fat from the top of the sauce if desired. Add more water if the sauce is too thick. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
- Calories 392.29 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 28.21 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 20.5 g 7%
- Total Fat 15.78 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 6.83 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.09 mg High 27%
- Sodium 209.11 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 3.96 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 13.18 g --
- Added Sugars 3.31 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 125.63 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 4.61 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 960.26 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 61.29 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.71 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide is an Italian side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Black Pepper, Butter, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 392.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide?
- It is an Italian sauce recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide made of?
- The main ingredients are 2% Reduced-Fat Milk, Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide?
- About 3 hrs 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 392.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide healthy?
- Classic Bolognese Sauce Guide has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 392.29 calories and 28.21 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 209.11 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.83 g (34% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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