This particular red wine based Bolognese recipe is super easy and sure to be a fast family favorite. The recipe calls for two 14 ounce cans of diced tomatoes, but if you are making this Bolognese recipe when tomatoes are in season it is absolutely amazing what fresh tomatoes will bring to the dish. To substitute just slice and dice about 3 cups of fresh cherry or Roma tomatoes, in place of the 2 cans of diced tomatoes.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. ground sausage
- 2 14 oz. cans of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of red wine
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- salt
- pepper
- parmesan cheese (grated)
Preparation:
Begin by pouring two tablespoons of olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic cloves, stir until tender. Add ground beef and sausage along with the oregano, basil, and a teaspoon of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper. Brown the beef and sausage. Add the two cans of diced tomatoes (or sub in 3 cups of fresh tomatoes) and the bay leaf. Now carefully pour in the wine and the Tablespoon of sugar to the mixture and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve over your favorite form of pasta and top with grated parmesan cheese.
