Quick and Easy Bolognese
Quick and Easy Bolognese is a rich, hearty pasta dish made with a trio of meats, fresh vegetables, creamy tomato sauce, and pappardelle noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this one-pot recipe delivers deep flavor in under an hour.
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Ingredients
- 1 Italian meat mix premade or store-bought ground beef, Italian sausage, and veal
- 2 shallots finely diced
- 2 celery sticks finely diced
- 2 carrots finely diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 cups beef broth such as Kettle and Fire
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup creamy mozzarella cheese
- 1 package pappardelle noodles
- Parmesan for garnish
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Dried oregano to taste
- Minced garlic to taste
Instructions
- In a low Dutch oven, sauté shallots, carrots, celery, red pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic until translucent. Add in meat, cover, and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, milk, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and dried oregano. Bring to a boil.
- Place noodles on top, gently working them into the sauce. Be careful not to break them. Cover to let them steam and soften if needed.
- Once pasta is softened and cooked, stir in heavy cream and mozzarella cheese. Let cook 7–10 more minutes. Garnish with Parmesan and serve hot.
