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6) Easy Beef Bolognese Over Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1 celery stalk finely diced (optional)
  • 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 12 oz pasta spaghetti, rigatoni, or your kids’ favorite
  • Grated Parmesan for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté 4–5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add ground beef; brown and break up, 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, broth, milk, and seasonings. Simmer gently 15–20 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  5. Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved water if needed to loosen. Serve with Parmesan.