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Pantry Recipes: Pasta Bolognese

This delicious Pasta Bolognese is one of my all time favorite pantry recipes that I can easily make by using ingredients from my cupboard and fridge. It is a crowd pleaser that never dissapoints.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 623 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large or 2 small onion, chopped
  • 1- pound ground beef 85% 15%
  • 1 28 ounces can of diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 sprig of thyme tied in a bundle
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup red wine optional
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1 pound (16 oz.) dried spaghetti or linguini

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven (or any other heavy bottom pot) in medium heat. Add onion. Cook until wilted, 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add in the ground beef. Using a wooden spoon break it into smaller chunks. Cook, stirring frequently until it is browned, 7-8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, red wine, and chicken stock. Give everything a stir. Bring it to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, put the lid on, and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally.
  6. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on its package.
  7. Once the spaghetti is ready, drain it in a colander.
  8. Discard the thyme bundle and the bay leaf from the Bolognese sauce.
  9. Add drained pasta into the sauce. Stir it all together making sure that the pasta is generously coated with the sauce.
  10. Stir in the fresh basil and top it off with grated Parmesan cheese.
  11. Serve.

Notes

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  • You can make the sauce a day in advance. Simply cook the pasta on the next day and top it off with the sauce, cheese, and garnishes.
  • You can freeze the sauce in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 623kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 810mg (34%) Potassium 521mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 317IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 240mg (24%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 623

% Daily Value*

Calories 623kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 810mg 34%
Potassium 521mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 317IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 240mg 24%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.