Bolognese is a traditional Italian sauce that benefits from a long, slow simmer, allowing the flavors to seemingly melt into each other, creating a rich, satisfying sauce for your favorite pasta. This recipe cuts down on the time of some traditional versions, but does not skimp on flavor. Feel free to store any leftover sauce in the freezer for a ready-in-minutes warm winter meal.
NOTE: Bolognese Sauce benefits from a long slow simmer. Thirty minutes of simmering yields a great sauce; longer cooking just creates a mellower, rich flavor, so if you have the time, let it simmer up to an hour to desired consistency, keeping the simmer very low.