Easy Sausage Bolognese

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Nothing beats pasta night. It is quick, easy and always a family favorite. For our pasta nights, I make this easy sausage Bolognese that clings to the pasta perfectly.

I rarely have enough time in the kitchen to make homemade marinara sauce so I love how quickly this Bolognese comes together. You can also sneak in extra vegetables into the sauce if you want which is a great way to boost the vegetable intake of unsuspecting kids.

What is Bolognese?

Bolognese is a classic Italian sauce that is made from meat that is slow cooked with vegetables, tomatoes, and broth. This version of an Italian meat sauce originates from Bologna. Traditionally, Bolognese is made with beef and pork.

Easy Sausage Bolognese Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Italian Sausage – I use a pre-ground version for ease but you can buy links and remove the casing.
• Carrots
• Onion – A yellow onion works best in this recipe.
• Zucchini
• Garlic Cloves
• Spices and Seasonings – Dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper are all used in this recipe.
• Crushed Tomatoes – I prefer San Marzano style.

What to Serve with Pork Bolognese

I love making a pot of perfectly salted spaghetti to go along with the sauce. Any type of pasta will work but I do recommend a long cut versus short cut given the consistency of the finished pasta sauce. Some additional side dish options include

• Garlic bread or garlic knots
• Fresh, garden salad
• Steamed or roasted broccoli
• Steamed or roasted asparagus

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Storage: You can easily store this sauce in the refrigerator for up to four (4) days. Once cooked, transfer it to an airtight container and let it cool slightly. Then, transfer to the refrigerator.

Reheating: I recommend reheating this on the stove. You may need to add a little bit of water to thin the sauce out as it reheats.

Freezing: This makes a large amount of easy sausage Bolognese and, since we don’t eat a lot of sauce on our pasta, I usually freeze half for use in the future. Just let it cool and put it into a zippered plastic bag to easily freeze it flat. You can freeze it for up to three (3) months.

More Great Pasta Recipes

• One Pot Pizza Pasta
• Easy Lemon Tuna Pasta
• Pasta Casserole
• Spinach Sausage Pasta

Easy Sausage Bolognese

Easy sausage bolognese pasta sauce is the perfect pairing for almost any shape of pasta.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Author: Shannah Coe

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 2 carrots peeled and finely chopped
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 zucchini finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, stirring to crumble.
  1 tsp olive oil, 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• Add carrot, onion, zucchini and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Stir in oregano, rosemary, thyme and red pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
  2 carrots, 1 onion, 1 zucchini, 2 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon thyme
• Stir in tomatoes and water. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over cooked pasta.
  28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1/4 cup water

Notes

1. You can add additional vegetables into the sauce if desired. I puree spinach in with the tomatoes before adding them to the sauce frequently.
2. This sauce makes a large amount. You can split it and freeze half to use for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 410mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g

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