Quick Pasta Bolognese Recipe

Name: Quick Pasta Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 8 ounces whole-wheat rigatoni or penne (about 3 cups); 8 ounces lean (93% or leaner) ground beef; 1/3 cup dry red wine; 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces whole-wheat rigatoni or penne (about 3 cups)
8 ounces lean (93% or leaner) ground beef
1/3 cup dry red wine
1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
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2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
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3. Add beef to the vegetables and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
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4. Increase heat to medium-high, add wine and cook until almost evaporated, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
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5. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and nutmeg; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
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6. Remove from the heat and stir in salt and pepper. Serve the pasta with the sauce.

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 medium carrots, finely chopped, 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick 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!

Quick Pasta Bolognese

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