Ingredients Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Tomato Recipes Healthy Canned Tomato Recipes Fresh Pasta with Quick Bolognese Sauce 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Bolognese is not your average spaghetti sauce--it's known for its richness that's developed through a slow cooking process--but on a weeknight, it's not practical. This version speeds up the classic Italian recipe for a quick and easy Bolognese sauce with Italian sausage to build flavors fast. The cooking time is about 35 minutes for this mind-blowing pasta sauce. If you don't have Grana Padano cheese, Parmesan works just as well in a pinch. By Fabio Viviani Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup grated carrot ¼ cup grated onion 1 pound lean ground beef 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, sliced ¼ cup dry red wine 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes ¾ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1 pound fresh pasta, such as fettuccine 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish ½ cup grated Grana Padano cheese Directions Put a large pot of water on to boil. Meanwhile, heat oil in another large pot over high heat. Add carrot and onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add beef and sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon and reducing the heat if it starts to stick to the pan, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until it's mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, pepper and salt. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring to prevent sticking, until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the water. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta, basil and parsley to the sauce. Add enough of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your liking. Serve topped with cheese and more parsley, if desired. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate sauce (Step 2) for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 476 Calories 24g Fat 42g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 1/4 cups Calories 476 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Total Sugars 6g Protein 23g 46% Total Fat 24g 30% Saturated Fat 7g 37% Cholesterol 80mg 27% Vitamin A 1069IU 21% Vitamin C 13mg 14% Folate 23mcg 6% Sodium 662mg 29% Calcium 146mg 11% Iron 4mg 21% Magnesium 38mg 9% Potassium 574mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved