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Simple Italian Bolognese Recipes

Looking for a simple dish for a weeknight dinner or a weekend get-together with friends? You can upgrade your lasagna or pasta with our Italian Bolognese recipes. Layer your lasagna with Bolognese, or pour the sauce over your spaghetti.

Tasty Pork Bolognese Recipes

When you only have a short time to whip up something comforting to eat, try our pork Bolognese recipes. The blend of Italian herbs and spices adds a unique flavour to your Bolognese, and your dish will be ready in less than an hour.

Easy Bolognese Recipes

If you want a creamy, meat-centric and aromatic pasta sauce, our Bolognese recipes are simple and easy to prepare. You can get a HelloFresh box with all your ingredients, and your meal will be ready in minutes.

All You Need to Know About Bolognese

Italian Bolognese Recipe FAQs

What do you do with leftover Bolognese?

Store your leftover Bolognese sauce in an airtight container and put it in the fridge. You can also freeze the sauce for future use.

How do you thicken Bolognese sauce?

If your Bolognese is too thin, add some tomato paste or a slurry to thicken it. Alternatively, simmer the sauce uncovered for a longer period.

How long does Bolognese last in the fridge?

Bolognese sauce lasts up to four days in the fridge if you store it in an airtight container. If you freeze it, it can last up to three months.

How do you make Bolognese sauce?

Start cooking the vegetables and ground beef before adding the ingredients to the sauce. After browning the beef, add tomatoes, wine and cheese as you simmer and stir the sauce.

What meat is traditionally used for Bolognese sauce?

Classic Bolognese sauce has beef and pork. You can use ground beef cuts, like chuck or flank steak, or use fatty cuts of pork.

What goes with Bolognese?

You can serve Bolognese sauce with any pasta, like spaghetti or penne. Serve it with other dishes to add a savoury taste.

What type of pasta pairs best with Bolognese sauce?

The best pasta for a traditional Bolognese dish is Tagliatelle. You can also use Rigatoni or Tortiglioni, or try pasta with scoopable shapes, such as shells.

What herbs and spices give the Bolognese its flavour?

You can use basil or fresh thyme to elevate the flavour of Italian Bolognese sauce. Oregano and black pepper also improve the taste.
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