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
via Ina Garten
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.
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
I LOVE this recipe! Ina can do no wrong!
Yum! This sounds so good! I have been craving all types of pastas!
yummmmm hello comfort food!! now im craving pasta and bread! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
This looks so good – I've never made a bolognese, but I just pinned this to try!! xo
I was hoping you would share this recipe!! I'm practically drooling over here — can't wait to try it!
I love Ina. That is all.
yummmm I will definitely be trying this soon!
Girl, your cooking is off the charts. So amazing you create these masterpiece meals while chasing around a toddler. You go girl!
And I'm drooling! Yum!
This looks ammmmazing! I need to make this pronto!!
Yum! That looks delish
I am going to attempt this! I LOVE Bolognese!!! Well, I love all pasta so this looks amazing.
That looks amazing! I think my husband would love this recipe.
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