George'S Meat Sauce For Pasta Recipe

Name: George'S Meat Sauce For Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, peeled; 1 carrot, scraped; 1/2 bulb fresh fennel; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ½ tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon ground fennel; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 lb ground pork (or a combination of the two) or 1 lb ground beef (or a combination of the two); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup chopped canned tomatoes in heavy puree; 1 1/2 lbs pasta (rigatoni, penne, pappardelle, fettuccine, etc.); parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 large onion, peeled
1 carrot, scraped
1/2 bulb fresh fennel
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb ground pork (or a combination of the two) or 1 lb ground beef (or a combination of the two)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chopped canned tomatoes in heavy puree
1 1/2 lbs pasta (rigatoni, penne, pappardelle, fettuccine, etc.)
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

1
Finely mince the onion, carrot, and fresh fennel.
2
Heat the oil and 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy pan; add in minced vegetables; saute over low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and have almost melted into a puree.
3
This can take about 30 minutes and require patience.
4
The vegetables must be soft before proceeding with the recipe.
5
Add in the ground fennel seed and salt; saute for 2 minutes and then add the meat.
6
Increase the heat and saute, stirring, until the meat is no longer pink.
7
Add in the wine and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until almost all the wine has evaporated, about 30 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until they are absorbed into the sauce.
9
Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil in a big pot.
10
Drop in the pasta and cook until it is still quite firm, 4-5 minutes.
11
Drain and add the pasta to the sauce, toss for 1-2 minutes, until al dente.
12
Cut up the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter and add to the pasta; continue to toss until the butter melts and combines with the sauce.
13
Serve immediately; pass the Parmigiano-Reggiano for your guests to grate over their pasta.

1057

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, peeled, 1 carrot, scraped, 1/2 bulb fresh fennel, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, George'S Meat Sauce For Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

George'S Meat Sauce For Pasta

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