Pasta Bolognese
If you love pasta but are sick of the same old spaghetti, try this recipe for Pasta Bolognese! Don't let the name intimidate you--this pasta Bolognese recipe is simple to make. Maple syrup, red wine, and barbecue sauce make this an Italian dish you have to try for yourself.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 medium onion
- 1 celery stick
- 7 baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Chop onion, garlic, celery, and carrots in a chopper.
- Put skillet on medium-high heat and add olive oil and chopped vegetables. Sauté for a couple of minutes or until caramelized.
- Add ground beef and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper and continue to caramelize for about 10 minutes until well caramelized.
- Add wine and deglaze the pan until all the wine evaporates.
- Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, barbecue sauce, and maple syrup. Mix well. Lower the heat and let simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
- Cook pasta as mentioned on the package. When pasta is cooked, take 1/2 cup of liquids and set aside.
- Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
- Add content of the skillet to the pasta and mix. Add up to 1/2 cup of pasta liquids to the sauce and mix well. (It will prevent dryness of the dish.)
- Serve and enjoy!
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