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close-up image of rigatoni bolognese with parmesan cheese, toasted breadcrumbs, and chopped parsley on top.

Classic Rigatoni Bolognese

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine, or beef broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • fresh grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the ground beef and a big pinch of salt. Cook until beef is no longer pink, breaking the beef apart with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Once beef is cooked through, add in the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook until veggies are soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and red wine. Cook for about 5 minutes, using your spoon to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • Pour in the jar of crushed tomatoes with its juices, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • While the bolognese simmers, cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain pasta from water.
  • Remove bolognese sauce from heat, add in cooked pasta, and stir to coat pasta in sauce. Serve warm with fresh grated parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal

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