A rich and flavorful Italian meat sauce perfect for pasta. This classic Bolognese sauce combines ground beef, tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables for a hearty meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
1h 30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 250 milliliters beef broth
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 800 grams canned tomatoes
- 1 carrot
- 1 stick celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 500 grams ground beef
- 125 milliliters milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Step 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 5
Add the tomato paste and stir well to combine.
Step 6
Pour in the canned tomatoes, beef broth, and milk.
Step 7
Season with salt, black pepper, and add the bay leaf.
Step 8
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Step 9
Cover and cook for at least 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 10
Remove the bay leaf before serving.