This simple recipe for 30 minute bolognese is loaded with rich meaty flavor.

Short on time? Make this 30 minute Bolognese Sauce. It is a simplified version of classic bolognese sauce that is loaded with beef.

The ratio of ground beef to tomato is definitely more beef heavy than most bolognese recipes, but I love this hearty beefy sauce. And since I used 92% ground beef, this bolognese is big on taste but on low on fat.

You can even double – or triple – this recipe without adding much additional preparation time. So feed a crowd, or make extra to freeze and eat later.

I served my bolognese with some fresh pasta that I picked up at the grocery store, but it is also great on pizza and in recipes.

Recipes with Bolognese Sauce:

Zucchini Lasagna – zucchini replaces pasta in this healthier lasagna recipe.

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash – Spaghetti squash stuffed with bolognese sauce and mozzarella is a delicious dinner you will feel good about eating.

And use your leftovers to make Spaghetti Grilled Cheese, it’s a grilled cheese made with garlic bread and filled with spaghetti and mozzarella.

Or if you want to try another bolognese recipe, I love this Roasted Tomato Bolognese:

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How to make 30 minute Bolognese Sauce:

Name: 30 Minute Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 cup chopped White Onion; 16 ounces Pre-Brands 92% Ground Beef; ½ tsp. Salt; ¼ tsp. Ground Black Pepper; 2 cloves of Garlic (finely chopped); 1 28 ounce can of Crushed San Marzano Tomatos; 1 tbsp. Tomato Paste; ¼ cup Parmesan or Pecorino

30 Minute Bolognese Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 5

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup chopped White Onion
16 ounces Pre-Brands 92% Ground Beef
½ tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
2 cloves of Garlic finely chopped
1 28 ounce can of Crushed San Marzano Tomatos
1 tbsp. Tomato Paste
¼ cup Parmesan or Pecorino

Instructions

Start with cooking the onion. Head the olive oil in a medium sized pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, this will take about 4 minutes.
Add the beef and season with the garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to incorporate the garlic, salt, and pepper into the beef, and to break the beef up into small pieces.
After about 5 minutes the beef should be almost fully cooked. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and cheese. Bring to a slow simmer, and let simmer and reduce for 20 minutes.
Serve with your favorite pasta.

This recipe is part of my collaboration with PRE Brands Beef, and you can find a version of this recipe on the back of their 92% Ground Beef packaging! And you can learn where to purchase PRE Brands grass-fed beef, which is free of added antibiotics and hormones, here.