Recipe Information
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 6 servings
- Total: 55 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 45 min
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings)
Calories: 258
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 7 g
Protein: 21 g
Cholesterol: 53 mg
Sodium: 610 mg
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
- 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
- 1 pound ground chuck beef
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
- 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
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Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering and nearly smoking, add the onion and garlic. Saut until onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutesaromatic bliss begins here!
- Stir in celery and carrot, cooking another 5 minutes to build that rich, savory base that'll make your kitchen smell like Nonna's.
- Crank heat to high, add ground beef. Stir often, breaking up clumps, until browned and no pink remains, about 10 minutes. The sizzle promises hearty flavor.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Drop to medium-low and simmer until sauce thickens to perfection, around 30 minutes. Your home will fill with irresistible Italian magic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in Pecorino Romano for a creamy, cheesy finish that elevates this bolognese to unforgettable. Serve over pasta and watch it disappearpure comfort in every bite!
