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One-Pot Pasta Bolognese Dinner

This hearty one-pot bolognese is about to become your new weeknight hero! No need to dirty multiple pots and pans—everything cooks together in one glorious dish, and the pasta absorbs all those rich, savory flavors as it cooks. It's comfort food at its finest, and cleanup is an absolute breeze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 12 ounces penne pasta uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks (about 5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Add the uncooked pasta to the pot, making sure it's submerged in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  7. Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.