Bolognese, the dreamy (and easy) Italian meat sauce, pairs with more than pasta. Work it into baked potatoes, bell peppers, rice, or nachos!
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There’s something incredibly satisfying about letting Bolognese, the famous Italian meat sauce, simmer on the stove for hours, perfuming your whole house with its meaty aromas. Sigh! While this sauce is usually served with hearty pasta, you can also work it into baked potatoes, bell peppers, or nachos! I loved this easy Bolognese recipe so much that I ate it with rice. (I mean, have I ever said anything more Puerto Rican?!)
“This was so good! I didn’t want to stop eating, I just couldn’t get enough 🤤”
Stephanie
Easy Recipe for Bolognese Sauce
Now, I’ll be the first to say this isn’t a traditional recipe. Bolognese is the traditional meat sauce of Bologna, Italy. It’s mostly ground beef with a bit of pork thrown in, stewed in tomatoes, with a touch of milk and butter added to round out the sauce’s acidity. American meat sauces tend to be much more tomato-forward, often with garlic, oregano, and other herbs mixed in.
In this version, I blend the two styles to make something that’s easy, flavorful, and totally doable for home cooks. I skip the pork to keep things budget-friendly and lean on a little garlic for extra depth. I also use canned crushed tomatoes instead of fresh ones to save time and money (although you can use fresh if you like). It’s still rich, cozy, and perfect after a slow simmer—the kind of sauce that clings lovingly to your pasta!