Penne Bolognese Recipe
on Jul 06, 2022
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Penne bolognese is a hearty dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. It’s satisfying enough for even the biggest of appetites.
Serve this comforting penne bolognese with garlic bread and a fresh garden salad for a complete meal. It’s ready to enjoy in under an hour!
What Is Penne Bolognese?
Bolognese is a classic Italian meat sauce made with ground beef, crushed tomatoes, veggies, and seasonings. It’s typically served with penne pasta.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- penne pasta
- 1ground beef
- olive oil
- onion
- celery
- carrot
- salt and pepper
- dry white wine
- crushed tomatoes
- dried basil
How to Make Penne Bolognese
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al denta.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil to medium-high. Add the carrot, celery, and onion and sauté stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are translucent and tender.
- Add ground beef, salt and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes or until the ground beef is cooked through, breaking the meat up as it cooks.
- Add wine, crushed tomatoes and dried basil. Stir to combine. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 – 25 minutes. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the pasta and garnish with fresh basil.
What Is Bolognese Meat Sauce Made Of?
Traditional bolognese sauce is made with ground beef, crushed tomatoes, white wine, and diced onions, celery, carrots, and seasonings.
Bolognese Sauce vs Spaghetti Sauce
Bolognese is typically heartier than regular red spaghetti sauce. Some bolognese is made with two types of meat and can also include heavy cream. Spaghetti sauce is usually thinner than bolognese sauce and can be served with or without meat.
What Is The Best Pasta For Bolognese Sauce?
Bolognese sauce is traditionally served with fresh tagliatelle, an egg-based noodle that’s similar to fettuccine. Because bolognese is a hearty sauce, you want a pasta that will hold its shape. Penne, rigatoni, pappardelle, and fettuccine are good options.
Can I Freeze Bolognese Sauce?
Yes, bolognese sauce can be placed into freezer-safe containers and stored in the freezer for up to three months.
Easy Penne Bolognese Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
For Serving
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions until al denta.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil to medium-high. Add the carrot, celery, and onion and sauté stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are translucent and tender.
- Add ground beef, salt and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes or until the ground beef is cooked through, breaking the meat up as it cooks.
- Add wine, crushed tomatoes and dried basil. Stir to combine. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 – 25 minutes.
- To serve, sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
