Description
A classic and hearty Italian dish, Bolognese Pasta features a rich and savory meat sauce served over pasta, garnished with Parmesan and parsley. This recipe is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bolognese Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely grated
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (tagliatelle, pappardelle, or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Garnish:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Bolognese Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened. Add garlic, then brown the ground beef. Stir in tomato paste and cook. Add wine, then tomatoes, milk, and seasonings. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Combine and Serve: Toss drained pasta with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, simmer the sauce longer (up to 1 hour).
- You can substitute beef with ground turkey or a mix of beef and pork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
