This simple Weeknight Bolognese Sauce made with ground veal comes together in less than 30 minutes and is bursting with delicious flavor! Serve it over zoodles for a carb conscious dinner that is as tasty as it is nutritious!
1poundground veal (if ground veal isn't available, you can substitute with lean ground beef)
1teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (or more if you want it spicy)
½teaspoondried basil
½teaspoondried Italian seasoning
2Tablespoonswhite wine
¼cupmilk
114.5 ounce canpetite diced tomatoes
2Tablespoonstomato paste
1pinchbaking soda
Zucchini noodles or the pasta of your choice
Romano or Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Instructions
In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium high heat.
Add the onions, carrots and celery to the pan and sauté until softened stirring often, about 4-5 minutes.
Add garlic and sauté stirring often until fragrant, around 1 minute.
Add the ground veal and sauté using wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks until the veal is fully browned, around 5 minutes.
Add salt, crushed red pepper, dried basil, dried Italian seasoning, wine, milk, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and baking soda and stir until well combined.
Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes stirring periodically.
Serve immediately over zucchini noodles or pasta with a sprinkle of Romano or Parmesan cheese.