Authentic Bolognese with House-Made Pasta

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A slow-simmered meat sauce using equal parts beef and pork, simmered for 2 hours to develop deep flavor, served over freshly made pasta for true Italian tradition. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, and carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 110 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heavy pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat; add 1 finely diced onion, 1 finely diced carrot, and 1 finely diced celery stalk. Sauté for 8 minutes until softened but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until deep red and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 200g ground beef and 200g ground pork; break into small crumbles with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 minutes until no pink remains.
  4. Step 4: Deglaze with 100ml red wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer until wine evaporates (about 3 minutes).
  5. Step 5: Stir in 400g low-sodium tomato sauce and simmer uncovered for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and rich — reduce heat to low to prevent sticking.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 5g chopped fresh basil just before serving to preserve its aroma.

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