Hearty Pappardelle Bolognese

Hearty Pappardelle Bolognese

210 mins
medium
8 servings

A rich and flavorful Bolognese sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. This recipe features a blend of ground beef and pork, slow-cooked with vegetables and a touch of cream.

Comfort FoodItalianPasta

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2.00 TbspOlive Oil(High smoke point for best results)
  • 1.00 Yellow Onion(Finely diced)
  • 2.00 Carrots(Grated or finely diced)
  • 3.00 ribsCelery(Finely diced)
  • 8.00 ozMushrooms(White, finely diced)
  • 3.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 lbGround Beef(Lean ground beef)
  • 1.00 lbGround Pork(Lean ground pork)
  • 4.00 ozPancetta(Diced)
  • 1.00 tspKosher Salt(Plus more to taste)
  • 0.25 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 1.00 pinchChili Flakes(Optional, for heat)
  • 1.00 pinchNutmeg(Freshly grated)
  • 6.00 ozTomato Paste
  • 0.50 cupWhite Wine(Or red wine)
  • 1.00 28 oz canCrushed Tomatoes
  • 2.00 Bay Leaves
  • 1.00 cupBeef Broth
  • 0.25 cupHeavy Cream
  • 0.25 cupFresh Parsley(Chopped)
  • 1.00 lbPappardelle Pasta(Cooked al dente)
  • 1.00 Parmesan Cheese(For serving)

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Add onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms; cook until softened (6-7 minutes).

Estimated time: 7 minutes

3

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Add ground beef, pork, and pancetta; cook until browned, draining excess grease.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

5

Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes (if using), and nutmeg.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Pour in white wine and cook for 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and bay leaves; bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

9

Stir in heavy cream and parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

10

Simmer for 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

11

Serve over cooked pappardelle pasta, garnished with parmesan cheese.

Estimated time: 2 minutes