Weeknight Bolognese

Barefoot Contessa

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 45 minutes
by Lilysweets

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound ground sirloin

4 teaspoons garlic minced

1 tablespoon oregano dried

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 1/4 cups Dry red wine

1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes san marzano

2 tablespoons tomato paste

Kosher Salt

black pepper

3/4 pound orecchiette or small shells

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground

1/4 cup basil fresh, chopped, lightly packed

1/4 cup Heavy cream

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated


Directions

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 tablespoon salt, and 1½ teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. 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 on the box. While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream, and the remaining ¼ cup wine 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 ½ cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.

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