Pasta with Bolognese Sauce

Pasta with Bolognese Sauce recipe videos

Pasta with Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian dish from the Emilia-Romagna region, featuring a slow-cooked meat sauce traditionally made with ground beef, pancetta, tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and wine, served over pasta like tagliatelle. It's a hearty, comforting meal that embodies the rich culinary traditions of Northern Italy.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the pasta and provides a good amount of protein from the meat, with fats coming from the cooking oils and meat. A typical serving offers around 500-700 calories, along with iron, B vitamins, and lycopene from the tomatoes.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Zinc	3 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Bolognese sauce is meticulously simmered for hours to develop deep flavors, and in Italy, it's traditionally paired with wider pastas like tagliatelle rather than spaghetti, reflecting regional pasta-sauce pairing customs. Nutritionally, the slow cooking helps break down proteins, making the dish both flavorful and easier to digest.