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Easy Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese

Inspired by Food Network Magazine

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 ounces prosciutto diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, + more for serving
  • whole-grain noodles cooked, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat and cook the beef while breaking it up with a spatula until almost all the way brown, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  2. Add in the prosciutto, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper, and nutmeg and cook while stirring for another 2 - 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the red wine and cook for another minute while scrapping the bottom of the pan.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes and paste to the pan, stir until well combined, and bring up to a light boil. Lower down to a simmer and cook for 8 - 10 minutes.
  5. Add the cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to the pan, season with additional salt and pepper if necessary, and serve warm over cooked whole-grain noodles.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts Easy Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese Amount Per Serving Calories 1506 Calories from Fat 450 % Daily Value* Fat 50g77%Saturated Fat 18g113%Cholesterol 120mg40%Sodium 4608mg200%Potassium 9275mg265%Carbohydrates 223g74%Fiber 58g242%Sugar 133g148%Protein 74g148% Vitamin A 6850IU137%Vitamin C 276.8mg336%Calcium 1146mg115%Iron 42.1mg234% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 1506
  • Calories from Fat 450
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 50g
  • 77%
  • Saturated Fat 18g
  • 113%
  • Cholesterol 120mg
  • 40%
  • Sodium 4608mg
  • 200%
  • Potassium 9275mg
  • 265%
  • Carbohydrates 223g
  • 74%
  • Fiber 58g
  • 242%
  • Sugar 133g
  • 148%
  • Protein 74g
  • 148%
  • Vitamin A 6850IU
  • 137%
  • Vitamin C 276.8mg
  • 336%
  • Calcium 1146mg
  • 115%
  • Iron 42.1mg
  • 234%