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Easy Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Easy Bolognese Sauce Recipe

Rachel
This easy Bolognese sauce can be made in 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight meal. Learn how to make a healthy Bolognese sauce from scratch and you’ll never want to buy a pre-made jar of pasta sauce again.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Family Friendly, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 787 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g beef mince ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot medium size
  • 1 stick celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 mushrooms optional
  • 1 red bell pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt
  • 1 beef stock cube bouillon cube
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes 1 tin
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste or puree
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 400 g gluten free spaghetti or pasta of your choice
  • Parmesan cheese optional garnish
  • Fresh basil optional garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Chop the vegetables you are using in to small chunks. Boil enough water ready to cook your pasta.
  • Add the finely chopped onion, carrot and celery to a frying pan along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
    Begin to fry slowly over a medium heat, stirring regularly.
  • Once the onion, carrot and celery have started to soften, add the beef mince to the pan.
    Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat so it can start to brown off.
  • Add your spices to the meat. I like to use oregano, paprika, garlic powder and a beef stock cube (bouillon cube). Mix together well.
  • Add the garlic and any other vegetables you would like to include, such as mushrooms or bell peppers.
  • In a separate saucepan, start to boil your pasta of choice according to the instructions on the packet.
    I like to use gluten free spaghetti, which takes around 15 minutes to cook.
    I usually allow 100g (3.5oz) of dry spaghetti per adult and 50g (1.75oz) per child portion.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste (or tomato puree) along with a tin of chopped tomatoes and the Worcestershire sauce to the pan.
    Crushed or diced tomatoes can be used instead of chopped tomatoes, if that’s what you have on hand.
  • Allow the Bolognese sauce to cook at a medium-high heat for around 10 minutes.
    Stir both the Bolognese sauce and the pasta on a regular basis.
    Grate some cheese whilst you are waiting for the sauce and pasta to cook.
  • When the pasta is cooked, pour into a colander to drain the water.
    Serve the pasta into bowls and top with the Bolognese sauce.
    Add some grated cheese and fresh basil (optional). Add salt and pepper according to your taste (I like to use quite a lot).

Notes

Storage
Leftovers taste great the next day, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze leftovers, once it has been allowed to cool, for up to 3 months.
I would suggest reheating the sauce and any pasta on the stovetop rather than the microwave, to preserve more of the nutrients. You may need to add a splash of water if the sauce seems too thick or the pasta too dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 787kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3090IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Keyword 30 Minute Meal, Bolognese, gluten free, spaghetti
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