Pappardelle Bolognese Recipe

Pappardelle Bolognese Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Cook the Meat

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and pork sausage, cooking until browned. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Add Vegetables

   Once the meat is browned, add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Deglaze with Wine

   Pour in the red wine and allow it to simmer for about 2-3 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.

5. 5

   Add Tomatoes and Broth

   Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

6. 6

   Simmer the Sauce

   Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Cook the Pappardelle

   In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pappardelle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

8. 8

   Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked pappardelle to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

9. 9

   Serve

   Serve the pappardelle bolognese hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.