Genuine Italian Bolognese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A slow-cooked, meaty sauce with tomatoes and herbs, perfect over pasta. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs ground beef, onion, and carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 1/2 stalk celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 12 oz pasta

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, red wine, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and flavors meld. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
4. Step 4: Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Toss with Bolognese and serve.