9.09.2014

Taste of Tuesday : Weeknight Bolognese

I cooked this a few weeks ago and am way behind on sharing it with you.  I posted it on Instagram and one of my friends reminded me that this is a great meal that you can freeze the leftovers.  And trust me.  You will have lots of leftovers.  I can't wait to make it again and save left overs in the freezer to have on hand when I need a quick, easy meal for Matt and I.  


Weeknight Bolognese

Ingredients

2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta
1 pound lean ground sirloin
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups dry red wine, divided
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells 
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Directions

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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14 comments:

  1. I have been wanting to try Bolognese, but have been hesitant to do so. But this looks so good that I must try it! Thanks for sharing, I will add this to one of my dinners this week.

    xoxo,
    Whitney & Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  2. I LOVE this recipe! Ina can do no wrong!

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  3. Yum! This sounds so good! I have been craving all types of pastas!

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  4. yummmmm hello comfort food!! now im craving pasta and bread! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  5. This looks so good - I've never made a bolognese, but I just pinned this to try!! xo

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  6. yummmm I will definitely be trying this soon!

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  7. I was hoping you would share this recipe!! I'm practically drooling over here -- can't wait to try it!

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  8. Girl, your cooking is off the charts. So amazing you create these masterpiece meals while chasing around a toddler. You go girl!

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  9. This looks ammmmazing! I need to make this pronto!!

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  10. I am going to attempt this! I LOVE Bolognese!!! Well, I love all pasta so this looks amazing.

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  11. That looks amazing! I think my husband would love this recipe.

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