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

This classic beef meat sauce brings a rich and savory flavor to any meal making it perfect for serving over rice noodles or in lasagna. You will enjoy its tender beef pieces blended with sweet tomatoes creating a comforting texture that warms your taste buds. It is a simple yet delicious dish that anyone can […]

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Prep
27m
Cook
45m
Total
1h 12m
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

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

Ingredient Amount
Beef
Tomatoes
Black Pepper
Onion
Butter
Salt
  • Beef
  • Tomatoes
  • Black Pepper
  • Onion
  • Butter
  • Salt

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

    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

    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

    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

    Add the chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.

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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

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

This classic beef meat sauce brings a rich and savory flavor to any meal making it perfect for serving over rice noodles or in lasagna. You will enjoy its tender beef pieces blended with sweet tomatoes creating a comforting texture that warms your taste buds. It is a simple yet delicious dish that anyone can […]

Ingredients

  • Beef
  • Tomatoes
  • Black Pepper
  • Onion
  • Butter
  • Salt

Instructions

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

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

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

  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.

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

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

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

  8. 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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