Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb Italian sausage, ground
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up any large pieces, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, oregano, basil, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes.
4. Taste and season with salt, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Bolognese sauce originated in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.
• It is traditionally served with tagliatelle, a flat noodle.
• The sauce is often referred to as ragù alla Bolognese.
• It is made with a combination of ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and herbs.