Weeknight Bolognese Recipe

Name: Weeknight Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta; 1 pound lean ground sirloin; 1 container cooked chopped steak; 2 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves); 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cups dry red wine; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta
1 pound lean ground sirloin
1 container cooked chopped steak
2 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cups dry red wine
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil, and the pasta, and cook according to the directions.
3
While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, and cream to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.

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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: 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta, 1 pound lean ground sirloin, 1 container cooked chopped steak, 2 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves), and more.

Yes, Weeknight 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.

Weeknight Bolognese

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