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Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese Sauce usually takes hours to make but this flavorful recipe is a quick & easy version you'll have ready in no time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Sauces & Marinades
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian
Keyword Beef, Easy Recipe, Kids Recipes, Low Sodium/No Sodium, Marinades & Sauces, Pasta, Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup red onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red peppers, chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped (substitute 1 ½ tsp. dry rosemary) tips & tricks
  • 2 large sage leaves, chopped (substitute ½ tsp. dry sage)
  • 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. lean ground pork
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt, or more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 jar (650 ml or 22 oz.) tomato sauce Footnote
  • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning see Recipe
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 box (13.25 oz.) Whole Grain Spaghetti pasta, cooked and drained see Recipe
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley tips & tricks

Directions

  • In a large skillet over medium, heat oil. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add red pepper and sauté for another 3 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary and sage; sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add meats and cook until brown; season with pepper and garlic salt. Add red wine and reduce liquid/fat until almost gone.
  • Add pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook according to the instructions.
  • Add the sauce (*see footnote) and season with oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and more pepper.
  • Simmer sauce on low heat for 20 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta; sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Notes

Footnote: The sauce I'm using in this recipe is Barilla® Tomato & Basil Sauce