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Quick Bolognese Sauce

Published: Feb 3, 2016 · Modified: Mar 10, 2018 by Allison · 34 Comments

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A quick and hearty Bolognese Sauce filled with beef, tomatoes, red wine, and cream. This delicious sauce is perfect served over pasta with a glass of red wine. 

This Quick Bolognese Sauce was created as part of a shop that has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are my own. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older.

Bowl of pasta topped with meat sauce.Have you made plans for Valentine’s Day? Do you prefer going out or staying in? I always prefer to stay home on Valentine’s Day. I love cooking for my family, and I’d much rather be in my home than in an over-crowded restaurant with mediocre service. My husband and I are planning a low-key evening at home this Valentine’s Day. After the kiddos go to bed, we’ll be diving into pasta with Bolognese and a glass (or two!) of red wine.

Bowl of pasta topped with meat sauce.

When trying to come up with the ideal recipe for Valentine’s Day dinner I knew I wanted something elegant and easy. The dish needed to be hearty, too. My husband is not going to get excited about a kale salad. 😉

Bolognese Sauce

This Quick Bolognese Sauce fits the bill perfectly.  If you’ve ever made a traditional Bolognese sauce before, you know that it takes many, many hours to simmer away on the stove. This quick version is filled with similar flavors in a fraction of the time; less than an hour! It’s meaty and flavorful, with a slight hint of red wine in the background. It absolutely begs to be served over hot pasta and accompanied by a glass of wine.

Bowl of pasta topped with meat sauce.

I used The Dreaming Tree Crush (red blend) in the sauce itself, and I also paired it with the meal. The Dreaming Tree has several other varieties of red (I also picked up a Pinot Noir) as well as white wine. The Dreaming Tree Wines are a collection of approachable, high-quality California wines. As a California girl that counts Northern California wine country as one of my favorite places on earth, I am always happy to find a great California wine. I was also thrilled to learn that The Dreaming Tree is sustainably conscious from vine to table.

Red wine and meat sauce.

This Valentine’s Day express your love with food and wine! Whip up this Quick Bolognese Sauce, pour a couple glasses of wine, and enjoy a night in with someone special.  Be sure to check out your local retailer for wine tasting demos.

Bowl of pasta topped with meat sauce and a fork.

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Quick Bolognese Sauce

A quick and hearty Bolognese sauce filled with beef, tomatoes, red wine, and cream. This delicious sauce is perfect served over pasta with a glass of red wine.
5 from 11 votes
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 394kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅔ cup Dreaming Tree Crush, red wine blend
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, I used crushed tomatoes with basil
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • parmesan cheese, for serving
  • cooked pasta, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. Add the ground beef. Saute, stirring frequently and breaking up the meat, until it is brown, about 10 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add wine and stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in heavy cream. If desired, you can also add some water to thin out the sauce slightly. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve over pasta with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1330mg | Potassium: 1270mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3435IU | Vitamin C: 23.8mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 6.1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Luna

    February 11, 2019 at 7:02 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious ! I loved it as well as the kids. No reason to cook any other Bolognese sauce again!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      February 12, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      Fantastic! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed it. -Allison

      Reply
  2. Gabby

    November 05, 2019 at 6:40 am

    Hi!
    I plan on making this recipe vegan by using a vegan beefless meat and was wondering if you had a cream substitute suggestion? I typically use coconut milk.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      November 05, 2019 at 11:04 am

      Hi, Gabby. I don’t have another suggestion. I would assume that coconut milk should work if that’s what you typically use as a substitute for heavy cream. I would go easy on it, tasting as you go, just to make sure that no coconut flavor is coming through. I wouldn’t skip it altogether, because it adds a nice bit of fat and creaminess. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Jane

    December 15, 2019 at 7:09 am

    Qcan purée be used instead of crushed tomatoes ?

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      December 16, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  4. Heather

    March 31, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe. My picky husband and kids love it too. Exactly as written. Since they liked it so much I thought I’d try to sneak in some extra veggies….a couple extra carrot sticks, a few more celery and the whole onion. I do blend it so my kids don’t freak out with the chunks of healthy stuff. I’ve even made this with turkey. This is a keeper for sure!

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      April 01, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Great idea to sneak in the veggies. I’m glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
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