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Pesto Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce

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Pesto Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce is a rich and flavorful pasta dish that combines herby basil pesto with a hearty, slow-simmered meat sauce. It’s a comforting, restaurant-quality meal perfect for any pasta lover.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fettuccini pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef (or beef/pork blend)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or red wine (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (optional)
  • 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add wine (if using) and simmer until mostly evaporated.
  5. Stir in crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the fettuccini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  7. In a large bowl, toss the hot pasta with basil pesto until evenly coated.
  8. Plate the pesto-coated fettuccini and spoon Bolognese sauce on top.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Use a blend of pork and beef for richer flavor in the Bolognese.
  • Store-bought pesto works great, but homemade will elevate the flavor.
  • Simmer the Bolognese longer for deeper flavor if time allows.
  • Mix the sauces together if you prefer a more uniform taste.

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