Where good Bolognese begins
A good Bolognese begins long before the meat is added. Mutti Pasta Sauce Base for Bolognese prepares that first layer of flavour, combining 100% Italian tomatoes, harvested at perfect ripeness, with carefully cooked vegetables and aromatic herbs to create a rich, savoury foundation. Inspired by the tradition of Emilia-Romagna, it leaves room for different interpretations, from classic meat-based recipes to plant-based alternatives. Full-bodied and comforting, it brings depth from the very first spoonful while preserving the pleasure of completing the dish in a personal way.
made with
Chosen for their quality and the way they work together, bringing balance, depth and a distinctive flavour to every recipe.
Tondo Tomatoes
Onion
Carrot
Grilled courgette
Grilled aubergine
Basil
Tomato pulp 40%, plum tomato puree 20%, water 10%, tomato paste 7%, onion 7%, carrot 5%, olive oil, grilled aubergine 2.5%, grilled courgette 2.5%, garlic, salt, basil 0.5%, black pepper, oregano 0.02%
Store Mutti Pasta Sauce Base for Bolognese at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Once opened keep refrigerated and consume within 5 days.
280g, 400g, 680g
Brown the chosen meat or plant-based alternative, add the sauce and simmer gently until the flavours come together. Finish with pasta and a little pasta water if needed.
Built as a foundation rather than a finished Bolognese, the sauce combines ripe Italian tomatoes, vegetables and herbs, leaving room for the final recipe to take its own direction.
Ideal for tagliatelle, pappardelle, lasagne and baked pasta. It also works well with beef, pork, lentils or other plant-based alternatives for a rich, comforting Bolognese-style dish.
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No. Mutti Pasta Sauce Base for Bolognese is made with tomatoes, vegetables, olive oil, garlic and aromatic herbs, with no meat. This leaves the base open to different interpretations, from traditional meat Bolognese to meat-free alternatives.
Mutti Pasta Sauce Base for Bolognese makes it easy to build a rich, flavourful Bolognese in just a few steps. Simply brown around 200 g of mince, add the sauce and simmer gently for about five minutes, allowing the tomato, vegetables and aromatic herbs to blend with the meat and create a full-bodied, savoury sauce.
Yes. As Mutti Pasta Sauce Base for Bolognese contains no meat, it can also be paired with ingredients such as mushrooms, lentils or other plant-based alternatives.
Mutti Pasta Sauce Base for Bolognese works especially well with minced beef or a combination of beef and pork, which gives the sauce extra richness and depth. For a lighter interpretation, minced veal or turkey can also be used, depending on the desired style of the final dish.
No. Mutti Pasta Sauces are made with natural ingredients and no added preservatives, allowing the quality of the tomatoes and carefully selected ingredients to remain at the heart of every recipe.
Most Mutti Pasta Sauces are prepared using 100% Italian tomatoes and other naturally gluten-free ingredients such as vegetables, herbs and extra virgin olive oil.
However, recipes may vary depending on the variety and the country in which the product is sold. For consumers with coeliac disease or severe food allergies, always refer to the ingredient list and allergen information printed on the product label.
A 400g Mutti Pasta Sauce jar typically provides around 3–4 servings, depending on the dish and how generously the sauce is used.
