Pappardelle Bolognese Recipe
Pappardelle tossed in a Rich Beef Bolognese Sauce, Topped with Pecorino Romano
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pappardelle
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pappardelle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2
- 3
Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-8 minutes.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Wine
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, beef broth, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce gets too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pappardelle to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 7
Serve
Serve the pappardelle Bolognese hot, topped with grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
