Baked Bucatini Bolognese Recipe

Name: Baked Bucatini Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 g smoked streaky bacon, finely diced; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 400 g beef mince; 1 None onion, finely diced; 3 None garlic cloves, finely chopped; Pinch None caster sugar; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 500 g passata; 250 g bucatini (could use spaghetti or long macaroni); 20 g butter; 20 g flour; 200 ml vegetable stock; 100 g whipped cream; 125 g mozzarella, drained and sliced; 75 g Cheddar, grated

Servings: persons

50 g smoked streaky bacon, finely diced
2 tbsp sunflower oil
400 g beef mince
1 None onion, finely diced
3 None garlic cloves, finely chopped
Pinch None caster sugar
1 tbsp tomato puree
500 g passata
250 g bucatini (could use spaghetti or long macaroni)
20 g butter
20 g flour
200 ml vegetable stock
100 g whipped cream
125 g mozzarella, drained and sliced
75 g Cheddar, grated

1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet for 4-5 mins until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook for 5 mins, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Spoon off excess fat. Add the onion, garlic and pepper flakes to the pan and cook for 2-3 mins. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the sugar, tomato paste and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 mins.
2
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain well.
3
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the broth and cream, then bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring often, for 3-4 mins.
4
Mix the pasta and bacon into the sauce, then transfer the mixture to a large baking dish. Top with the mozzarella slices and sprinkle over the cheddar. Bake for 25 mins until hot and bubbly.

790

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 g smoked streaky bacon, finely diced, 2 tbsp sunflower oil, 400 g beef mince, 1 None onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Baked Bucatini Bolognese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Bucatini Bolognese

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Variations & substitutions

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