The Easiest Rigatoni Bolognese

The Easiest Rigatoni Bolognese

from thealmondeater.com
45 min
8 servings

This easy Rigatoni Bolognese is a flavorful one-pot dinner recipe. This Italian meat sauce is a classic meal that’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasion, and extra delicious served over rigatoni pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 2 celery ribs (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 28 oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional; grated)
  • 1 lb. rigatoni pasta (or pasta of choice)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat, then add the onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 8 minutes; add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Next, press the cooked vegetables to the side and add the ground beef and pork on the other side, using a wooden spoon to break them up, cooking until they're no longer pink.

  3. 3

    Add the oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir for one minute. Then, add the tomato paste and stir everything together for 2 more minutes to allow the flavors to come together. Last, pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the beef broth. Bring the bolognese to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer it for 30 minutes. NOTE: If you're serving this over pasta, now is the time to cook the pasta as well.

  4. 4

    Last, stir in the heavy cream. Before serving, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley or basil and enjoy!