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🍝 Classic Macaroni Bolognese 🍅🧄

A comforting and hearty pasta dish that brings together tender ground meat, rich tomato sauce, and al dente macaroni. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this Bolognese is full of flavor, easy to make, and topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan for the ultimate finishing touch.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Total Time 42 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Description

A comforting and hearty pasta dish that brings together tender ground meat, rich tomato sauce, and al dente macaroni. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this Bolognese is full of flavor, easy to make, and topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan for the ultimate finishing touch.

Ingredients
  • 500 g Macaroni (or any pasta of your choice)
  • 1 TS Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 Carrot (grated or finely chopped)
  • 500 g Ground Meat (commonly a mix of beef and pork)
  • 400 ml Tomato Passata (or 1 can crushed tomatoes)
  • 2 TS Tomato Paste
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Dried Oregano and Basil
  • Pasta Water (as needed)
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese (for topping)
Instructions
  1. 1
  2. 2
    Cook the Pasta

    Cook the Macaroni in Salted Water according to package instructions. 

    When the Water boils, cook 11 minutes on low heat.
  3. 3

    Reserve a bit of the Pasta Water.

  4. 4
    Sauté the Veggies

    In a large pan, heat the Olive Oil. Add the Onion and Carrot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

  5. 5
  6. 6
    Add Garlic

    Stir in the Garlic and cook for another minute.

  7. 7
    Brown the Meat

    Add the Ground Meat and cook for 7 minutes until browned and broken into small pieces (no lumps).

  8. 8
    Make the Sauce

    Stir in the Tomato Paste, Tomato Passata, and Seasonings. 

  9. 9
  10. 10
  11. 11
    Simmer

    Let the Sauce simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful. Add reserved Pasta Water if needed.

  12. 12

    Drain Macaroni.

  13. 13
    Serve

    Serve warm over the cooked Macaroni, topped with Grated Parmesan and Fresh Basil if desired.

  14. 14
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