Beef Bolognese Pasta (Print Version)
Comforting beef Bolognese packed with tomatoes, veggies, and herbs, ladled over pasta for the ultimate cozy meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Bolognese Sauce
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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1 medium carrot, finely chopped
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1 medium onion, diced
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240 ml beef broth
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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425 g crushed tomatoes
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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120 ml whole milk
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450 g ground beef
→ To Serve
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Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
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Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
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450 g spaghetti or preferred pasta
# Steps:
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Put that awesome Bolognese on top of your spaghetti. Sprinkle over some fresh basil or parsley. Toss on Parmesan if you want. Dig in!
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While the sauce thickens, grab a large pot and boil your pasta as the package says in salty water. Drain it well and leave it to the side.
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Splash in the whole milk. Let everything bubble for about 10 minutes so the sauce gets nice and rich.
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Now pour in beef broth and bring it all to a gentle bubble. Turn the heat low and let it go uncovered for about 30 minutes. Give it a stir now and then.
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Dump in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, all your salt and peppers, and any chili flakes you want. Stir it up.
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Crank up the heat to medium-high. Toss in your ground beef and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. Break that meat up as it cooks. If there's too much grease, drain some off.
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Throw in the minced garlic for a nice pop of flavor, cooking for just a minute or so until you can smell it.
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Put olive oil in a big pan over medium. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook them all for 5 minutes or so until they're soft.
# Notes:
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Want even deeper flavor? Let your sauce keep simmering up to an hour. You can splash in a bit of dry red wine, too.
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You can use ground chicken or turkey instead for something lighter, or even lentils if you feel like skipping the meat entirely.