Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef (or mix with pork)
½ cup dry red wine (optional)
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
½ cup whole milk or cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
12 oz spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Add ground beef (or beef/pork mix). Brown thoroughly, breaking it up.
3. Pour in red wine. Simmer 3–4 minutes until reduced.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 45–60 minutes.
5. In the last 10 minutes, stir in milk or cream for richness.
6. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and lightly toss with some sauce.
7. Serve pasta topped with generous Bolognese sauce, Parmesan, and fresh herbs.
Notes
Use a beef and pork mix for extra flavor.
Red wine adds depth — replace with broth if needed.
Simmering longer intensifies flavor.
This sauce freezes beautifully for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups pasta with sauce
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg