Description
This hearty Rigatoni Bolognese features a rich meat sauce made with ground beef and pork, simmered with aromatic vegetables and tomatoes, then tossed with al dente rigatoni pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Ground beef
- Ground pork
- Onion, chopped
- Carrot, chopped
- Celery, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Canned tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and combined.
- Serve the rigatoni Bolognese hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine to the sauce after browning the meat.
- This Bolognese sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes