Pasta Bolognese
This rich red sauce combines ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, and tomatoes with a touch of milk for added creaminess. This sauce is slow simmered and delicious served over any favorite pasta. Recipe source: “Pasta Bolognese”, USDA MyPlate Kitchen, public domain. Photo: USDA.
- Total time
- 105 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 509
- Protein
- 31g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Put skillet on the stove over medium heat and when it is hot, add oil.
Step 2
Add carrot, celery, and onion and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to brown.
Step 3
Raise the heat to high. Pinch off tablespoon-sized pieces of the beef and add a few at a time, stirring well between additions. Cook, breaking the meat apart until it is no longer raw, starts to give off liquid, and no longer clumps together, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add the water, tomatoes, and tomato paste, stirring well. Cook about 10 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
Step 5
Slowly stir in the milk, a little bit at a time. Turn the heat down to low and cook 45 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Step 6
Fill a large pot halfway with water. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
Step 7
Add the pasta and about 12 minutes cook until just tender.
Step 8
Drain the pasta and divide into 4 bowls.
Step 9
Top each bowl with about 3/4 cup Bolognese and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
Step 10
Serve right away.
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