How to Make Very Personal Bolognese Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bolognese sauce is a staple of Italian cuisine, and there are countless variations out there. However, everyone has their own personal twist on this classic pasta sauce. In this recipe, I will share my very own "Very Personal Bolognese Sauce" that has been passed down through generations in my family. This sauce is a labor of love, with rich, deep flavors that come from a carefully balanced combination of meat, tomatoes, and aromatics.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon harissa
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon pressed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese
  • 1 pinch dried basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring to break up large chunks, until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease. Mix in the tomato paste, harissa and Worcestershire sauce until blended. Stir in the tomato sauce and garlic; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the mascarpone cheese, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, and season with dried basil.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 749mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 757mg