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Classic Italian Pasta Bolognese

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Classic Italian Pasta Bolognese is a hearty pasta dish made with a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce, tomatoes, wine, and herbs, served over your favorite pasta and topped with Parmesan.

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb ground beef (or mix of beef )
  2. 1 onion, finely chopped
  3. 1 carrot, finely chopped
  4. 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 2 tbsp tomato paste
  7. 28 oz crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
  8. 1/2 cup dry white or red wine
  9. 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  10. 2 tbsp olive oil
  11. 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or fresh thyme, oregano, basil)
  12. Salt and pepper, to taste
  13. 1 lb pasta (tagliatelle, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
  14. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  1. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.
  5. Pour in the wine and simmer until reduced by half.
  6. Add crushed tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in milk or cream and simmer another 10 minutes.
  9. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  10. Drain pasta and toss with the Bolognese sauce.
  11. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan.

Notes

  1. Simmering the sauce low and slow deepens the flavor.
  2. For a richer taste, use a mix of beef, , and veal.
  3. Bolognese tastes even better the next day—great for make-ahead meals.
  4. Freeze extra sauce (without pasta) for quick future dinners.
  5. Use fresh basil or parsley at the end for extra freshness.

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