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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. Aida@TheCraftingFoodie

    February 04, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    Just like you, we stay home for Valentine’s Day. It’s so much more relaxed and fun that way. This year we’re going to have prime rib because it’s my husband’s favorite 🙂 This pasta looks amazing! I don’t often put meat in my sauce, but this is making me rethink that 🙂

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  2. Denay DeGuzman

    February 05, 2016 at 8:38 am

    Your Bolognese Sauce looks absolutely spectacular! I’m getting hungry right now just looking at at. It’s breakfast time and I want to fling my spoon and bowl of oatmeal to the side, grab a fork and dig right into this tempting dish. Thank you for sharing this quick and delicious recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Lindsey

    February 05, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    This looks AMAZING. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  4. Frugal Mom of 8

    February 05, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    This sounds so good!

    Reply
  5. Dean@365Designs

    February 27, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    5 stars
    I love how delicious that spaghetti looks – your photos are amazing!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      March 02, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Dean!

      Reply
  6. Alisha

    February 29, 2016 at 11:41 am

    5 stars
    Found you via Sofab’s Influencer of the week! I Love anything that includes wine and this looks so delish! My fav red wine lately is from Black DR. I’ll have to try the sauce and that wine soon!

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      March 02, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Alisha! Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Adrianne

    January 24, 2018 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    It was so good will definitely make this again

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      January 25, 2018 at 9:28 am

      Awesome! Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Bonnie

    August 30, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this for when my parents came over and the entire family was blown away. My husband said at the table that he was never making spaghetti again because it’d never be as good (a running joke for us). It’s a great recipe for those who are daunted by the long cooking time of standard bolognese.

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      September 04, 2018 at 1:38 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

      Reply
  9. Brianna

    September 16, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    My husband gave me a high five after he took his first bite! My 2 and a 1/2 year old picky eater loved it too! It was THAT good! The red wine adds such a wonderful flavor profile. I can’t imagine finding another bolognese recipe better than this one. Pure gold. Thank you ?

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      September 17, 2018 at 8:47 am

      Thank you SO much for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. Jona

    October 14, 2018 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    I made it exactly as you wrote the recipe and it was AMAZING! Sooo delicious. Thank you for a “keeper” recipe!!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      October 14, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Yay! I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
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