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