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Pasta Bolognese

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 oz pancetta
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb ground sirloin
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan plus extra for serving
  • 1 lb pasta

Instructions

  1. Heat a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat.  Add in the pancetta.

  2. Once the pancetta is browned and crispy, remove pancetta with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined dish to drain.

  3. To the remaining fat in the pan, add in the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes until translucent.   Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  4. Raise the heat to medium high and add in the ground beef and saute until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up while it cooks.

  5. Add in the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.

  6. Pour in the wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits off of the bottom of the pan.

  7. Pour in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper.  

  8. Bring to a simmer. Lower the heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, uncover and cook for 5 more minutes.

  9. Stir in the parmesan, basil, and reserved pancetta.

  10. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add in the pasta and cook to al dente, according to box directions.  

  11. To serve, pile the pasta on the plate and spoon the sauce on top.  Top with additional parmesan cheese and chopped basil.