Pasta Bolognese
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
369 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta Bolognese
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Pasta Bolognese is a classic Italian dish where al dente pasta meets a hearty ground beef sauce, slow-cooked with onions, garlic, and tomatoes for a flavorful experience.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 celery sticks small diced
- 2 carrot sticks peeled and small diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 16 ounces Tagliatelle pasta or any pasta or choice
- chopped parsley for serving
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots and garlic, and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Break up the ground beef and cook until it's browned and crumbled. stirring occasionally.
- Add the milk and allow it to simmer until it has mostly evaporated, stirring occasionally, in order to help tenderize the beef, about 10 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, oregano and nutmeg. Mix to combine, bring mixture to a boil and then simmer on low uncovered for at least 30 minutes, but preferably 1-2 hours. Simmering for longer will enhance the flavor. Remove from heat and remove the bay leaf.
- When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Serve the cooked pasta in individual bowls and spoon the Bolognese sauce over it. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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- This recipe was updated to lean towards a more traditional pasta Bolognese sauce with milk.
- Old variation -
- Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound lean ground beef½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 onion diced2 garlic cloves minced1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon basil½ teaspoon crushed red pepper2 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato paste16 ounces Spaghetti or penne pasta for servingFresh basil for serving
- Make Ahead Tips: You can make the Bolognese sauce up to 3 days in advance, and then cook the pasta when you're ready.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- Serving Size: One serving is about 2 oz of dried pasta.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions; drain. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep saute pan. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown the beef and break it into smaller pieces with the back of a wooden spoon until cooked through.
- Add onions and garlic; and season with oregano, basil and crushed red pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes until they soften. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and pasta water. Mix to combine, bring mixture to a boil and then simmer on low covered for 30 minutes.
- Toss the pasta with the Bolognese sauce and top with fresh basil, if desired.
- Instead of ground beef, you can use ground turkey or ground chicken
- You can change up the seasoning to add other Italian herbs of your choice.
- Any kind of pasta will work with this recipe
Nutrition Information
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Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2706IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2706IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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