CAVATELLI BOLOGNESE Recipe

Name: Tre Scalini Restaurants CAVATELLI BOLOGNESE Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 grams Cavatelli pasta; 250 grams Ground beef; 250 grams Ground pork; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 1 medium Carrot, chopped; 1 stalk Celery, chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 400 grams Canned tomatoes, crushed; 2 tablespoons Tomato paste; 150 ml Red wine; 1 teaspoon Dried oregano; 1 teaspoon Dried basil; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated

Inspired by Tre Scalini Restaurant

Time1h

Serves4

Cavatelli Bolognese is a traditional Italian dish featuring small, shell-shaped pasta served with a rich meat sauce made from ground beef and pork. This version is layered with the flavors of sautéed vegetables, garlic, and red wine, creating a hearty and savory experience. Here's how to make this comforting dish at home.

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Ingredients

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Cavatelli and Bolognese Sauce

14 1/8 oz (400 grams) Cavatelli pasta

8.82 oz (250 grams) Ground beef

8.82 oz (250 grams) Ground pork

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium Onion, chopped

1 medium Carrot, chopped

1 stalk Celery, chopped

3 cloves Garlic, minced

14 1/8 oz (400 grams) Canned tomatoes, crushed

2 tablespoons Tomato paste

5/8 cup (150 ml) Red wine

1 teaspoon Dried oregano

1 teaspoon Dried basil

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

1 3/4 oz (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Sauce

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Cook the Meat

Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

Add Garlic and Tomatoes

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

Simmer the Sauce

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook the Cavatelli

Meanwhile, cook the cavatelli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta.

Combine and Serve

Toss the cooked cavatelli with the Bolognese sauce. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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