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Hearty Pappardelle Bolognese

Hearty Pappardelle Bolognese

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A rich and comforting Italian classic, Hearty Pappardelle Bolognese features wide ribbons of pasta smothered in a slow-simmered meat sauce bursting with flavor.


Ingredients

  • Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Yellow Onion: 1 large, finely diced
  • Carrot: 1 medium, finely diced
  • Celery: 1 stalk, finely diced
  • Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
  • Ground Beef (80/20): 1/2 pound
  • Ground Pork: 1/2 pound
  • Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons
  • Crushed Tomatoes: 1 can (28 ounces)
  • Whole Milk: 1/2 cup
  • Salt: 1.5 teaspoons
  • Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon
  • Bay Leaf: 1
  • Fresh Thyme: 1 teaspoon, chopped
  • Pappardelle Pasta: 12 ounces
  • Grated Parmesan: 1/2 cup
  • Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 6–8 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook another minute.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Push veggies to the side and add ground beef and pork. Cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon, about 10 minutes.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, milk, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Cover slightly and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The sauce should be thick and glossy.
  6. Finishing Touches: Cook pappardelle in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss pasta with sauce and a splash of pasta water.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Plate generously, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, and dive in while it’s steaming and aromatic.

Notes

  • Use a mix of ground meats for depth of flavor.
  • Simmer the sauce low and slow to build richness.
  • Don’t skip the milk—it balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Reserve pasta water to help the sauce coat the noodles perfectly.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: pappardelle, bolognese, pasta, Italian comfort food, hearty meat sauce