Easy but Amazing Bolognese Sauce

March 27, 2014

Yummy pasta sauce that takes only about 30-40 minutes but tastes like it has simmered all day!

1 1/2 pound ground beef (or may use part or all Italian sausage)
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup chopped mushrooms
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced (or a little more)
1 cup half and half or milk (not lowfat)
1 cup beef broth
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 tsp Italian seasoning, crushed in palm before adding
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 - 1 tsp salt (or adjusted to taste)
1 pound pasta of choice

Brown meat and vegetables together in large covered pot until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. If meat is very fatty, you may drain off/sop up some of the extra fat. Add in the remaining...
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Nutritions

Calories
471

Sodium
378mg
15% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
31g
62% DV

Carbs
20g
7% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV