Penne Meat Sauce (bolognese) Recipe
Our house meat sauce w/ peas & onions
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 3
Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed canned tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add Peas
During the last 5 minutes of cooking the sauce, stir in the frozen peas and allow to heat through.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the meat sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes over low heat.
- 7
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
