FRESH PASTA WITH 20 MINUTE SAUSAGE AND BEEF BOLOGNESE SAUCE

Fresh Pasta with 20 Minute Sausage and Beef Bolognese Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup grated onion
1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, ground
1 pound ground beef, 80/20
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup red wine
Salt and pepper
1 large (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 pound fresh pasta, such as pappardelle
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 cup minced parsley, with some reserved for garnish
Grana Padano cheese, grated, for garnish

Steps:

Bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in large pot.
In a large pot on high heat, add extra-virgin olive oil. Add carrot and onion and cook for 1 minute. Add both sausage and ground beef and cook until 3/4 done, about 5 minutes.
Add tomato paste and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze with wine and reduce for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in crushed tomatoes and reduce for 10 minutes on medium heat until slightly thickened.
Add pasta to water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
Stir in basil, parsley, and pasta and season with salt and pepper. Add pasta cooking water, if needed, to loosen sauce to liking. Garnish with grated cheese and parsley.