WEEKNIGHT BOLOGNESE
My Weeknight Bolognese takes only 30 minutes, but the hearty tomato sauce with ground sirloin, tomatoes, red wine (don't worry, the alcohol cooks off!), oregano and lots of spices tastes like it's been simmering on the stove all day. You can cook any boxed pasta that you have in the pantry; I prefer orecchiette ("little ears" in Italian) or small shells because they trap the sauce. A sprinkling of fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and a splash of cream at the end, and you have a delicious, satisfying dinner your whole family will love. To save even more time, you can make the sauce over the weekend and simply reheat it while you boil some pasta before dinner. And if you want to get a few extra vegetables into your kids, add some leftover cooked broccoli, cauliflower or peas to the finished sauce-they'll never suspect!
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.
- While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.
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Lajla Osmanovic
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Mukangula Denis
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Bolognese, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy.
DAUDA HASSANA
[email protected]This is my go-to Bolognese recipe. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious. I love serving it with spaghetti or tagliatelle.
Zulfqar Zulfi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavor is out of this world.
MD minhaj Hasan
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The sauce was watery and the meatballs were tough. I won't be making this again.
Khaki Banda
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less butter and cream.
Ayaanahmed Rafi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Bolognese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and hearty. I'll definitely be making this again.
Avethandwa Sali
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kade Carrico
[email protected]I've tried many Bolognese recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The combination of ingredients is perfect and the flavor is incredibly rich and complex. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
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[email protected]This Bolognese was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I especially loved the way the red wine and tomatoes came together. This is definitely a dish I'll be making again and again.