Bolognese Recipe
Parmesan, grilled bread (option of penne or angel hair pasta)
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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
- 3
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Brown the Beef
Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Wine
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and red wine. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Season the Sauce
Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 7
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Finish with Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Pasta Cooking
- 9
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 10
Cook Pasta
Add the penne or angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 11
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and reserve a cup of pasta water if desired.
Serving
- 12
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the Bolognese sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to loosen the sauce.
- 13
Plate and Garnish
Serve the Bolognese pasta in bowls. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve with grilled bread on the side.
