Bolognese with Farfalle Pasta

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Nhlamulo (@simplemadegourmet)

I love making quick, easy meals during the week, plus there is a spirit of laziness that always attacks me mid-week. I need to be freed! I made Bolognese for dinner today, and I deglazed the sauce with red wine. Traditionally, Bolognese is made using spaghetti, but I decided to...

Bolognese with Farfalle Pasta recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
45min
Total Time
1hr

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Bolognese Sauce

  • ground beef
    ground beef
    1lb
  • red wine
    red wine
    1cup
  • tomatoes, grated
    tomatoes, grated
    3
  • onion, chopped
    onion, chopped
    1
  • garlic, minced
    garlic, minced
    2clove
  • ginger, grated
    ginger, grated
    1tsp
  • dried oregano
    dried oregano
    1tsp
  • dried thyme or fresh thyme
    dried thyme or fresh thyme
    1tsp
  • salt
    salt
    1pinch
  • black pepper
    black pepper
    1pinch
  • paprika
    paprika
    1tsp
  • dry basil
    dry basil
    1tsp
  • meat spice blend
    meat spice blend
    1tsp
  • beef stock cubes
    beef stock cubes
    2
  • bay leaves
    bay leaves
    2
  • worcesteshire sauce
    worcesteshire sauce
    1tbsp
  • white or brown sugar
    white or brown sugar
    1tbsp
  • tomato sauce
    tomato sauce
    1tbsp

Pasta

  • Farfalle pasta
    Farfalle pasta
    12oz

How to make Bolognese with Farfalle Pasta

Prepare the Sauce

  1. Step 1

    Heat up a pan with some oil on high heat and brown the minced meat.

  2. Step 2

    Reduce the heat to medium-high and add chopped onion and minced garlic, and ginger. Mix everything together.

  3. Step 3

    Add in thyme, paprika, basil, and meat spices. Saute until spices are fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

  5. Step 5

    Add grated tomato, beef stock cubes, bay leaves, one cup of hot water, and Worcestershire sauce.

  6. Step 6

    Add brown sugar to balance the acidity of tomatoes. I also added tomato sauce at this point.

  7. Step 7

    Blend everything, cover, and let the mince sauce cook for 30 minutes on medium-low heat.

  8. Step 8

    After 30 minutes, you should see a layer of fat. Scoop it out with spoon

Cook the Pasta

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. Step 2

    Add Farfalle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

  3. Step 3

    Drain the pasta and set aside.

Combine and Serve

  1. Step 1

    Mix the cooked Farfalle pasta with the Bolognese sauce.

  2. Step 2

    Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

615.2kcal (30.76%)

Protein

33.6g (67.24%)

Carbs

44.8g (16.3%)

Sugars

6.5g (12.92%)

Healthy Fat

13.9g

Unhealthy Fat

12.9g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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Tips & Tricks

  1. For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer, up to an hour.

  2. You can substitute Farfalle with any pasta of your choice.

  3. Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomato sauce.

FAQS

  1. Can I use a different type of pasta?

    Yes, you can substitute Farfalle with any pasta of your choice, such as spaghetti or penne.

  2. What can I use instead of red wine?

    You can use beef broth or grape juice as a non-alcoholic substitute for red wine.

  3. How can I make this dish vegetarian?

    To make this dish vegetarian, use plant-based ground meat or lentils instead of ground beef.

  4. Can I freeze the Bolognese sauce?

    Yes, you can freeze the Bolognese sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

  5. How do I reheat the Bolognese sauce?

    Reheat the sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

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