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Pasta Bolognese in a large pan with a wooden spoon
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Pasta Bolognese Recipe

This easy Pasta Bolognese recipe features a hearty ground beef sauce served over long pasta. The sauce is simple to make in one pot!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

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
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 16 ounces Tagliatelle pasta or any pasta of choice
  • Chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots and garlic, and sauté for 10 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Break up the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, until it's browned and crumbled. stirring occasionally.
  • Add the milk and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes, until it has mostly evaporated, stirring occasionally, in order to help tenderize the beef.
  • Add the 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, or up to 1 hour. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf.
  • When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta and add to individual bowls. Spoon the Bolognese sauce over it. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Notes

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat with a splash of water or milk, or warm up the pasta in the microwave.
Freezing Instructions: It’s best to freeze the sauce without the pasta; the Bolognese sauce will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating and adding pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2711IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg

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