Quick and Easy Bolognese Sauce Recipe – Freezer Friendly — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil ((divided))
• 1 ½ pounds ground sirloin
• 1 large onion ((finely chopped))
• 2 carrots ((peeled and finely chopped))
• 2 stalks celery ((finely chopped))
• 3 garlic cloves ((minced))
• Coarse or kosher salt and freshly ground pepper ((to taste))
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 (35-ounce) can tomato puree
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• Generous pinch red pepper flakes ((optional))
• ¾ cup whole milk
• ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese ((plus extra for serving))
• 1 pound dried linguine
• ½ cup slivered fresh basil leaves ((for serving; optional))