Description
Pappardelle Bolognese is a comforting Italian classic that features wide, luscious ribbons of pasta enveloped in a rich meat sauce. This dish combines tender ground beef with aromatic vegetables and a splash of red wine for depth, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for cozy nights or special gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks to master while impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Pappardelle pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed canned tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the onion, carrot, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned (about 8 minutes).
- Pour in red wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes while scraping any brown bits from the pan.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente (about 4 minutes if fresh).
- Combine pasta with sauce before serving; top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg