Best-Ever Bolognese Sauce

Submitted by Jacq3

"This makes a big batch. Excellent on any pasta, even on lasange!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 lbs ground beef
• 2 1⁄2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (1 drained)
• 2 (680 ml) cans pasta sauce (PRIMO orginal works best)
• 2 1⁄4 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
• 1 cup whipping cream

directions

1. In large stock pot, cook beef, onions, carrots & green pepper on medium heat until meat is browned.
2. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook 3 - 5 minutes longer.
3. Drain.
4. Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT whipping cream.
5. Bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat; simmer 20 - 30 minutes stirring frequently and breaking up tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon on the side of the pot.
7. Stir in cream; heat through.
8. Serve over pasta.
9. Freezes well.