Pasta Bolognese Recipe
Tagliatelle pasta with a rich meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Tagliatelle
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tagliatelle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, grated carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Chop the fresh basil and stir it into the sauce just before serving.
Combining
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked tagliatelle to the meat sauce and toss gently to combine. Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.
