WEEKNIGHT BOLOGNESE
My Weeknight Bolognese takes only 30 minutes, but the hearty tomato sauce with ground sirloin, tomatoes, red wine (don't worry, the alcohol cooks off!), oregano and lots of spices tastes like it's been simmering on the stove all day. You can cook any boxed pasta that you have in the pantry; I prefer orecchiette ("little ears" in Italian) or small shells because they trap the sauce. A sprinkling of fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and a splash of cream at the end, and you have a delicious, satisfying dinner your whole family will love. To save even more time, you can make the sauce over the weekend and simply reheat it while you boil some pasta before dinner. And if you want to get a few extra vegetables into your kids, add some leftover cooked broccoli, cauliflower or peas to the finished sauce-they'll never suspect!
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.
- While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.
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Fenku Yadav
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I will try again soon.
camden henderson
[email protected]This sauce was amazing! I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Jullee UG
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best Bolognese sauce I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Elzhan Muralbek
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Arshad Mughal
[email protected]I made this sauce for my friends and they all loved it. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
MDSagor Sagor
[email protected]Delicious! This sauce was so easy to make and tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Mami Bubu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great. It was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was easy to make and very tasty. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
MEO News257
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Bolognese sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so flavorful and hearty, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohsin Nadeem
[email protected]This Bolognese sauce was fantastic! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an easy and delicious w