{"id":60067,"date":"2025-10-25T15:30:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/spaghetti-bolognese\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T15:42:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:42:20","slug":"bolognese-meat-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/bolognese-meat-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Spaghetti Bolognese Meat Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s something truly comforting about a bowl of pasta topped with a rich, homemade spaghetti Bolognese meat sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, this classic sauce is deep, layered, and full of savoury warmth. It&#8217;s the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with the most inviting aroma that brings everyone straight to the table. The secret? Time. The longer the sauce simmers, the more beautifully the flavours come together, creating a depth of flavour that no quick version can match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-2-of-5-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade meat ragu sauce served with pasta\" class=\"wp-image-83918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-2-of-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-2-of-5-324x216.jpg 324w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-2-of-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-2-of-5-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-2-of-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one of those dishes that feels like home&#8230;simple, hearty, and completely satisfying. And because it freezes wonderfully, it\u2019s the perfect recipe to double and save for those evenings when you just want something truly good without any effort. You can never, ever, ever have too much spaghetti sauce at hand in the freezer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients for Homemade Bolognese Meat Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any classic recipe, everyone has their version of <strong>Bolognese sauce<\/strong>. Some swear by pancetta, others mix meats, and a few skip the wine \u2014 but I find this balanced combination brings out the best, authentic flavour with minimal fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bacon or Pancetta:<\/strong> Traditional Italian rag\u00f9 uses pancetta (cured pork belly), which adds a deep, savoury base. Regular smoked bacon works beautifully too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minced Beef:<\/strong> Good quality, lean beef mince gives the sauce heartiness and texture. Organic beef, if possible, adds great flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Flavour Base:<\/strong> A simple trio of onion, garlic, and red bell pepper \u2014 classic, aromatic, and full of natural sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tomatoes:<\/strong> Choose peeled whole tomatoes and a spoonful of tomato paste for a naturally rich sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red Wine:<\/strong> Essential for depth and balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Herbs &amp; Seasoning:<\/strong> Just oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water or Pasta Water:<\/strong> Add a splash as needed to reach your preferred sauce consistency. Pasta water gives an extra silky finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parmesan:<\/strong> Always freshly grated \u2014 Parmigiano Reggiano if you can. It makes all the difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a tip, I like to use beef broth rather than water, as it adds a deeper flavor to the sauce. Your choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Klassiches-Spaghetti-Bolognese-Rezept-1-of-1-3-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Meat Sauce in a Dutch Oven\" class=\"wp-image-106007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Klassiches-Spaghetti-Bolognese-Rezept-1-of-1-3-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Klassiches-Spaghetti-Bolognese-Rezept-1-of-1-3-216x324.jpg 216w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Klassiches-Spaghetti-Bolognese-Rezept-1-of-1-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Klassiches-Spaghetti-Bolognese-Rezept-1-of-1-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Klassiches-Spaghetti-Bolognese-Rezept-1-of-1-3-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Klassiches-Spaghetti-Bolognese-Rezept-1-of-1-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Bolognese Meat Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This classic Bolognese sauce is all about layering flavour. Once everything\u2019s in the pot, the rest is easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Brown the bacon and beef.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by frying the bacon in a heavy pot or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hLMgFP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dutch oven<\/a> until slighty crisp. Remove it and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan. Add the minced meat and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it\u2019s browned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Add the vegetables and herbs.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stir in the onion, garlic, and red pepper, cooking until softened and fragrant. Then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, the cooked bacon, red wine, herbs, seasoning, and just enough water to loosen the sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Let it simmer \u2014 low and slow.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer gently, uncovered, for about three hours. This is what builds the flavour! Stir occasionally and season to taste. The longer it cooks, the richer it gets. About fifteen minutes before serving, stir in a splash of wine and the remaining dried herbs to deepen the flavour of the meat sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Cook the pasta, serve and enjoy.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti until perfectly al dente. Toss with a bit of sauce to coat the noodles, then spoon over generous portions and finish with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You\u2019ll find the exact measurements and cooking times in the printable recipe card below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-4-of-5-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Slow Cooked Meat Sauce served with pasta\" class=\"wp-image-83916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-4-of-5-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-4-of-5-216x324.jpg 216w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-4-of-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-4-of-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-4-of-5-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-4-of-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Spaghetti Bolognese Meat Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deep, complex flavour<\/strong> \u2014 achieved through patient, slow simmering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The ultimate comfort food<\/strong> \u2013 hearty, wholesome, and endlessly satisfying; the kind of meal that satisfies the whole family. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple ingredients<\/strong> \u2013 proof that with a few good-quality basics, you can create something truly delicious.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perfect for meal prep<\/strong> \u2013 this sauce doubles easily and freezes beautifully, making weeknight dinners effortless.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Even better the next day<\/strong> \u2013 the flavours deepen overnight, turning leftovers into something to genuinely look forward to.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-5-of-5-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Bolognese Meat Sauce served with pasta\" class=\"wp-image-83914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-5-of-5-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-5-of-5-216x324.jpg 216w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-5-of-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-5-of-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-5-of-5-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-5-of-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for more Spaghetti Bolognese inspiration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Then try one of these variations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/bolognese-with-lentils-salsiccia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bolognese with Lentils and Salsiccia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/tagliatelle-al-ragu\/\">Tagliatelle al Rag\u00f9 (Classic Bolognese) with Veal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/vegetarian-lentil-bolognese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/vegetable-bolognese-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegetable Bolognese Sauce \u2013 Veggie-Packed Spaghetti 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onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 1.5em;padding: 2px;padding-right: 0;\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--emery-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">4<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This slow-simmered homemade bolognese sauce recipe boasts a deep, rich, meaty flavour without the traditional soffritto base. Perfect for topping your favourite pasta dishes, it&#39;s a freezer staple you&#39;ll always want on hand. <\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>I\u2019d love your feedback \u2013 just click on the stars to rate this recipe! <\/strong>\u2b50<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/wprm_print\/spaghetti-bolognese-meat-sauce\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-radius: 50px;padding: 6px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"60073\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fellerepublic.de%2Fen%2Fbolognese-meat-sauce%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fellerepublic.de%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F02%2FBolognese-Sauce-Rezept-5-of-5.jpg&amp;description=This+slow-simmered+homemade+bolognese+sauce+recipe+boasts+a+deep%2C+rich%2C+meaty+flavour+without+the+traditional+soffritto+base.+Perfect+for+topping+your+favourite+pasta+dishes%2C+it%26%2339%3Bs+a+freezer+staple+you%26%2339%3Bll+always+want+on+hand.+I%E2%80%99d+love+your+feedback+%E2%80%93+just+click+on+the+stars+to+rate+this+recipe%21+%E2%AD%90&amp;is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"60073\" data-url=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/bolognese-meat-sauce\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Bolognese-Sauce-Rezept-5-of-5.jpg\" data-description=\"This slow-simmered homemade bolognese sauce recipe boasts a deep, rich, meaty flavour without the traditional soffritto base. Perfect for topping your favourite pasta dishes, it&#039;s a freezer staple you&#039;ll always want on hand. I\u2019d love your feedback \u2013 just click on the stars to rate this recipe! \u2b50\" data-repin=\"\" role=\"button\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);;background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-radius: 50px;padding: 6px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-pin-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\">Pin Recipe<\/a> \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-container emery-header-meta\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-empty\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\" style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--emery-main-background-color);--pill-text-color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);--pill-border-radius: 0px;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-60073 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-smaller\" data-recipe=\"60073\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">10<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-smaller\">Main Dish, Pasta<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-smaller\">Classic, Italiian<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-smaller\">396<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div\n  class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 emery-main\"\n  style=\"\n    --wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(\n      --emery-main-background-color\n    );\n  \"\n>\n  <div\n    class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 emery-main-columns\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-60073-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-60073-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"60073\" data-servings=\"10\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-60073-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 5px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"10\" data-recipe=\"60073\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"10\" data-recipe=\"60073\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"10\" data-recipe=\"60073\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"?\" data-servings=\"10\" data-recipe=\"60073\" aria-label=\"Change servings to...\">?<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">225<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bacon or pancetta,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">kg<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground beef<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(preferably sustainably sourced)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium yellow onions,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red bell pepper,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">x 400 g cans<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"> organic plum tomatoes in juice<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(see tips below)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato paste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dry red wine,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided (375 ml)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried oregano,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried basil,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or more to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly ground pepper,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">plus more to thin, if desired (250 ml)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-60073-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-60073-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"60073\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60073-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large saucepan or Dutch Oven, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving the fat. Set aside the bacon. Add the ground beef to the saucepan, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60073-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Stir in the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, gently mashing them with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in the tomato paste, reserved bacon, one cup (250 ml) of red wine, and 4 teaspoons each of oregano and basil, along with salt, pepper, and water.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60073-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste the sauce after an hour of cooking and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-60073-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle in the <u>remaining<\/u> 1 teaspoon each of oregano and basil and half a cup (125 ml) of red wine. If desired, you can also add a splash of water to thin the sauce slightly. Serve over your favourite pasta and enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-60073-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-nutrition wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped-text\" style=\"text-align: left;column-gap: 20px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">396<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 200px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div> <div id=\"recipe-60073-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>I like to switch out one can of the plum tomatoes for a <strong>can of baby roma tomatoes<\/strong> (Italian datterini tomatoes from Mutti) as they have fleshy texture and add a little extra sweetness to the sauce.<\/li>\n<li>This big batch <strong>bolognese meat sauce is ideal for freezing<\/strong>. Once it&#8217;s cooled completely, transfer it to freezer-safe containers, label with the date and contents, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you&#8217;re ready to enjoy it, simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator or defrost in the microwave, then gently reheat on the stovetop until warmed through. Serve over pasta for a quick and flavourful meal!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"p1\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"s1\">For a relaxing atmosphere in the kitchen I recommend my personal Elle Republic: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/7mYaXVomXeq6dkHJy1bYi1?si=5476100a6c394812\"><span class=\"s2\">Chilled Out Kitchen Tunes Playlist<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 16px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);margin: 0px;padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px;border-radius: 12px;\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-call-to-action-header\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Tried this recipe?<\/h3><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\"><a href=\"#comment\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color: #ffffff\" >Let us know<\/a> how it was!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"#ffffff\" stroke=\"#ffffff\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M11.5,0.5 C9.982,0.5,8.678,1.355,8,2.601C7.322,1.355,6.018,0.5,4.5,0.5c-2.209,0-4,1.791-4,4c0,4,7.5,11,7.5,11s7.5-7,7.5-11 C15.5,2.291,13.709,0.5,11.5,0.5z\" data-cap=\"butt\"\/> <\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-204\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Instagram-2.png\" alt=\"\">Did you try this Homemade Bolognese Meat Sauce recipe?<\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Then tag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ellerepublic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ellerepublic<\/a> on Instagram and hashtag it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/ellerepublic\/?hl=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ellerepublic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did you like it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please let me know how this Spaghetti Bolognese Meat Sauce recipe turned out for you! 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