Making homemade bolognese sauce is easier than you’d think! This healthy bolognese is a tasty, delicious dish that you can make from scratch in only 20 minutes.
Finely dice the onion, carrot, celery and mushrooms. Grate the garlic, or chop it very finely.
Heat up some olive oil in a large pot on medium heat, and add the vegetables. Sautee for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
Then, add the ground beef, and sautee until the meat has browned. Add the remaining ingredients, give it a stir, then cover the pot with a lid and leave the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Serve the bolognese warm over pasta, or check out more serving suggestions below.
Notes
Leaving the dish to simmer for a while makes all the difference. This is key to making a great bolognese, as it helps the flavors really develop.
If you’re not a fan of vegetables, you can either leave them out, or chop them so finely that you can’t taste them. You can also cook them separately first, and puree them with a blender!
Leftovers
Refrigerated: You can store the pasta sauce in a refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it in a microwave or in a pot on the stove top, and serve it hot.Frozen: You can also freeze bolognese for up to 12 months. I like to freeze it down in portion sizes for easy dinners. Thaw the frozen sauce in a refrigerator overnight, then reheat and serve.