WesternEasy
Meat Sauce Pasta (Bolognese)
Ground meat is simmered in tomato sauce to build deep savory flavor. The sauce clings to pasta for a hearty, substantial dish.
Prep 10minCook 30min2 servings
meat sauce pastabolognesespaghetti bologneseItalian pastatomato meat sauceeasy pasta recipe
Instructions
- 1
Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook pasta.
- 2
Heat olive oil and saute diced onion and garlic.
- 3
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- 4
Add tomato sauce and paste, simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well.
- 7
Plate and top with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Tips
Salt the pasta water generously, like sea water.
A splash of red wine in the sauce adds depth of flavor.
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
580
kcal
Protein
28
g
Carbs
65
g
Fat
22
g
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