This bolognese sauce is my family's favorite and the best you'll have! It's got so much flavor and some ingredients that may surprise you for a well-balanced bite.
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 onion, finely chopped
6-7 cloves garlic
Fire-roasted tomatoes, 14.5 oz. can
Sundried tomatoes, 8 oz. jar
2 x 24 oz. pasta sauce
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1½ tsp. salt + more to taste
½ tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. dried oregano
½ tbsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried thyme
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
Pasta for serving
Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for serving, optional
Instructions
Open your jar of sundried tomatoes and drain the oil into a large pot. Heat over medium heat and add the ground beef and Italian sausage along with 1 tsp. salt. If the sausage is in a casing, remove it from the casing before cooking. Break into pieces as the meat browns.
Add the onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Then add in the fire-roasted tomatoes, pasta sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Give the sundried tomatoes a quick chop and add them as well.
Bring to a simmer and add the remaining salt, pepper, oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Bring to simmer for at least 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, the mixture can be transferred to a slow cooker to cook on low all day.
Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta topped with parmesan cheese and parsley. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/the-best-bolognese-sauce/