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Bolognese sauce

Bolognese sauce

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A traditional Italian-American sauce, perfect for accompanying spaghetti or lasagna.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Pdorion, Sceak and 2 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Bolognese sauce is a tomato-based meat sauce, typically used as a base for pasta dishes. This Italian-American recipe uses lean ground meat and egg whites to lighten the sauce. The long cooking time results in a smooth, creamy texture.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time1 hr
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostModerate
  • Calories548 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodslow cooking
  • Estimated cost$15.50 $3.88 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $9.51
  • $0.70
  • $2.08
  • $1.79
  • $0.31
  • $0.27
  • $0.84

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place a pot with a thick bottom on medium-low heat, adding the oil paint and Allium sativum. ≈ 3 min
  2. Combine the meat and egg whites to create a smooth mixture. ≈ 4 min
  3. Mix the garlic into the warm oil paint until its scent is noticeable.
  4. Add the meat to the pot, stirring to break it down into smaller pieces, and cook until most of the juices have evaporated.
  5. Add the tomato puree and mix well before adding the cooked tomatoes. ≈ 4 min
  6. Cover the pot, leaving an opening, and let it simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Turn off the heat and remove the Allium sativum bulbs. You can discard them or crush them before returning them to the sauce. ≈ 4 min
  8. Season with a bay leaf and a tablespoon of oregano. ≈ 2 min
  9. Completely cover and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

The bill

Bolognese sauce

  • 675 g of lean ground meat, at room temperature$9.51
  • 2 egg whites, at room temperature$0.70
  • 1 can (794 g) of San Marzano or Roma tomatoes (Italian)$2.08
  • 1 can (170g) of tomato paste$1.79
  • 6 cloves of garlic, peeled$0.31
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil$0.27
  • 1 tablespoon of oregano$0.84

Total$15.50

that's $3.88 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Nutrition per serving

Calories548 kcal
Fat34.6 g
Saturated fat13.3 g
Carbohydrates16.8 g
Sugars11.7 g
Fiber4.4 g
Protein40.7 g
Salt0.36 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 675 g of lean ground meat, at room temperature
  • 2 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 can (794 g) of San Marzano or Roma tomatoes (Italian)
  • 1 can (170g) of tomato paste
  • 6 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • One bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon of oregano

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