Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)

Other★ Easy72min

Prep 27m ·
Cook 45m ·
4 Servings

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IngredientsWhat you'll need for Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)

Ingredient Amount Notes
Beef
Tomatoes
Black Pepper
Onion
Butter
Salt

A delicious Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna) recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna) step by step

  1. Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)
    Step 1 Detail

    Prepare all ingredients: dice the onion, chop the tomatoes, and mince the beef.

  2. Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)
    Step 2 Detail

    Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.

  3. Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)
    Step 3 Detail

    Add the minced beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned.

  4. Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)
    Step 4 Detail

    Add the chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.

  5. Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)
    Step 5 Detail

    Season with salt and black pepper, then simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally.

  6. Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)
    Step 6 Detail

    Continue simmering until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.

  7. Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)
    Step 7 Detail

    The meat sauce is ready. Serve over rice, toss with noodles, or use as a base for lasagna.

  8. Italian Meat Sauce (Bolognese – Great over Rice, Noodles, or in Lasagna)
    Step 8 Detail

    For oven-baked lasagna or stuffed potatoes: steam the potatoes until tender, mix with egg, black pepper, and salt, layer in a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes until golden.

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