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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Simple Bolognese

10 MINPrep Time
45 MINCook Time
6Servings
(5)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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My simple bolognese is a staple in the house, and it's one of Jade's all-time favorite dishes. While it's absolutely delicious with pasta, I often like to make a double batch of the sauce and use it throughout the week to make easy dinners.

Giada de Laurentiis Simple Bolognese
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Simple Bolognese

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Calories

258

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When almost smoking, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the ground beef. Saute, stirring frequently and breaking up any large lumps and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley, and basil and cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. This will take approximately 1/2 hour. Finish the bolognese with Pecorino Romano.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season generously with kosher salt. Add the pasta to the water and cook for 2 minutes less than directed, about 8 to 9 minutes. Using tongs, add the pasta directly from the pasta water to the sauce. Serve drizzled with more olive oil and sprinkled with more cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
6
per serving
Calories
258
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
14 grams
Protein
21 grams
Fat
15 grams
Saturated Fat
4 grams
Cholestrol
53 milligrams
Sodium
610 milligrams
Fiber
4 grams
Sugar
7 grams
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18 reviews & comments

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    Connie - Nov 20
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    Been making this for years. Kids love it. Even as adults when they come home to visit ask me to make some.

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    C_N - Nov 08
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    My family RAVED about this one. My husband said it was the best “spaghetti” he’s ever had. My 6 year old, picky eater daughter said it was an explosion of deliciousness on her tongue and she loved it more than regular spaghetti. Our 3 year old devoured it too! I added a dash of sugar at the salt and pepper seasoning stage and that was it! Will definitely be making again!!

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    Helen Picca - Jun 09
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    This I so easy to make and simply delicious.

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    Deneen Detorie - Jun 09
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    Just made this for dinner and served it over rigatoni! It was so good, so fresh and so easy to make. It looked just like the picture. The whole family loved it! My husband said it was the best sauce I ever made…we’ve been married for 26 years! Thanks Giada!

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    Sars Taylor - Jun 09
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    I was wondering what are some of the weeknight meals you make with bolognese?

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    Lindsey Johanson - Jun 09
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    Favorite recipe ever, ever, ever! I always make a double batch- one to eat now then the second to freeze. My kids love it too and it keeps well in the fridge for leftovers. Highly recommend.

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    Chrissy Robbins - Jun 09
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    This recipe reminds me of my Mom and Dad's – totally brought it back for me – I've heard the same for some friends that I shared it with – Its my go to spaghetti sauce!

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    Lee Towle - Jun 09
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    OMG! Made this for dinner and it was delicious! Thank you, Giada for this recipe. The only substitute I made was using ground turkey instead of beef (it's what I had on hand). Fantastic and refreshing.

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    constance hanjoglu - Jun 09
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    I just made this…Absolutely delicious. Thank you Giada for sharing!

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    The Giadzy Kitchen - Jun 09
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    Thank you! So happy you love it!

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    Mary Elizabeth Guyton - Jun 09
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    Awesome recipe for Friday night dinner ! Thank you üòç

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    Mary Elizabeth Guyton - Jun 09
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    All of your recipes are delicious but this one is my favorite go-to You are awesome Giadzy!

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    William Joiner - Jun 09
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    you are so pretty and my favorite chef!

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    The Giadzy Kitchen - Jun 09
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    Thanks so much for your kind words. So happy that it made an impression on your family! Keep cooking! ‚ù§

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    Mary Elizabeth Guyton - Jun 09
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    Hi Giada! It is Memorial Day May 29, 2017 Our family has had a great weekend and tonight we all made your bolognese for dinner! It was delicious and a real favorite! The youngest children were home from college and there was not one bite left. Thank you very much for contributing to our family weekend. You are the best Giada 💜💯

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    Giada De Laurentiis - Jun 09
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    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil!

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    The Giadzy Kitchen - Jun 09
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    Made this last night & came out perfect! Used rigatoni because I had it on hand and was delicious. Keeper!

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    Gabi V - Jun 09
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    How much olive oil did you use? I don’t see it mentioned in the recipe!

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