Camila’s Bolognese Sauce

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This is a favorite and Camila's household, and its not hard to see why!

Elevate your pasta nights with Camila’s Bolognese Sauce! A timeless classic that brings the taste of Italy to your kitchen. Perfect for any pasta lover, this sauce combines tender ground meat, ripe tomatoes, and a harmonious blend of herbs and spices, simmered to perfection.

Whether you’re preparing a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests, this Bolognese sauce promises to deliver a delicious and comforting experience. Simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

PS: We like pairing our pasta with our Easy Mediterranean Salad!

Camila's Bolognese Sauce

Servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
¼ cup onion, diced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1½ lbs 80/20 ground beef
Sea salt + black Pepper
2 24 oz jars of your favorite jar sauce (We like to use Rao's)
½ cup Carrots – Thinly Chopped (a way to sneak in the vegetables, and the kids don’t even realize they are eating)
1-2 tbsp Spanish Green Olives (Sliced in half to taste)
4 Basil Leaves
Drizzle of Honey
1 lb of your favorite cooked pasta

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium, add the olive oil, and add the chopped garlic with a pinch of salt. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds
Add the onions and cook down a little bit until they become clear, then add the two chopped tomatoes.
Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. If the meat becomes lumpy while cooking, grab a whisk and smash it to break it apart.
Add black pepper and salt to taste. Season the meat well.
Cook until the liquid almost evaporates and the meat is cooked through. You do not want to have the meat get too dry.
Add the jarred tomato sauce and cook over medium-high heat until the sauce boils, then reduce to medium-low heat. Depending on how meaty you like your sauce, add a little water and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add carrots, green olives, 4 basil leaves, and a drizzle of honey. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes while you cook the spaghetti.
While the meat sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt to the boiling water if desired.
Add your pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente
Drain the spaghetti well and top with the meat sauce.