Pappardelle Pasta Bolognese Recipe

Name: Pappardelle Pasta Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Carrots; 2 stalks Celery; 1 whole Onion; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 pound Pappardelle Pasta; 1 pound Ground Beef; 3 cups Tomato Sauce; 1/2 cups Milk; 1 pound Pappardelle Pasta; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped; 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 4 Tablespoons Ricotta Cheese

Servings: persons

2 whole Carrots
2 stalks Celery
1 whole Onion
4 cloves Garlic
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 pound Pappardelle Pasta
1 pound Ground Beef
3 cups Tomato Sauce
1/2 cups Milk
1 pound Pappardelle Pasta
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
Salt And Pepper, to taste
4 Tablespoons Ricotta Cheese

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Last summer, while on vacation in Maine, I had Pasta Bolognese that was so under-whelming and bland that it never occurred to me to want to make it for myself.
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But a more recent experience was far more pleasant.
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Over the Independence Day weekend, we dined at a lovely waterfront restaurant on the south shore of Long Island and I ordered the Bolognese.
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I wasnt sure what to expect but I wanted a pasta dinner since the rest of the holiday weekend was shaping up to be a meat-intensive grill-fest.
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What arrived couldnt have been more different than what I was served last summer!
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This was a big bowl of perfectly cooked pappardelle pasta in a rich, creamy and well-seasoned sauce flecked with fresh basil and topped with a generous dollop of soft ricotta cheese.
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It was so good that I had to keep Brian (who had ordered an excellent salmon) from eating half of it out from under me!
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And now, I suddenly wanted to cook a Bolognese.
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Enjoy!
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Chop the carrots, celery, onion and garlic into a very small dice.
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The vegetables are meant to almost melt into the sauce so a food processor or small chopper works well for this.
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Add the olive oil and diced vegetables into a saute pan and cook over medium heat until softened.
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Remove the cooked vegetables from the pan, add the ground beef into the pan and brown it.
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Once the meat is browned, add the tomato sauce (home made or whatever brand you like) and the milk and simmer on low heat for approximately an hour.
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In a separate pot, cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until tender (according the the timing recommended on the package), drain it and add it to the meat sauce.
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Toss in the chopped basil and most of the parmesan cheese.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with another sprinkling of parmesan cheese and a tablespoon of ricotta cheese on top.

1371

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Carrots, 2 stalks Celery, 1 whole Onion, 4 cloves Garlic, and more.

Yes, Pappardelle Pasta Bolognese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pappardelle Pasta Bolognese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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