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Bolognese Sauce and Pasta Bake

A stovetop version of slow-cooked oven Bolognese Sauce.
Servings: 0
Author: tbrooks1124

Ingredients

Bolognese Sauce

  • 1-1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 4 carrots, peeled and diced about 1 cup
  • 3 ribs celery, diced about 1 cup
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 28 oz can whole, peeled tomatoes blended in a blender
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1 1/2 - 2 tsp for a bump of spice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2-3/4 cup heavy cream whole milk is just fine
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • chicken broth to thin, as necessary

Pasta Bake

  • 12 oz penne pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

Bolognese Sauce

  • In the 6 qt cast iron pot, heat 1-2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef. Drain. Set aside.
  • In the same pot as you cooked the beef, heat another 1-2 tbsp olive oil then add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 7-9 minutes or until soft.
  • Add the minced garlic, dry spices, and salt and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to a 1 minute.
  • Add the cooked ground beef and combine with the veggies.
  • Pour in the red wine. Enjoy the sizzles!!
  • Once the wine has reduced, add the blended whole tomatoes and the Worcestershire sauce. Continue to cook and stir over medium heat.
  • Once combined and bubbling, add the cream and Parmesan. Continue cooking for at least 30 minutes.
  • Continue to instructions for the pasta bake. OR! Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.

Pasta Bake

  • While the sauce is simmering, cook pasta in salted water. DO NOT overcook. The pasta will continue to cook when combined with the sauce in the oven.
  • Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
  • Add a layer of pasta and mozzarella cheese to and 11 X 8 X2 pan. A 13 X 9 will work. It will just be much thinner. The 11 X 8 stoneware pan is just perfect. Top with 2-3 cups of sauce. Combine.
  • Add the remaining pasta, sauce and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve with a salad and bread for a delicious meal! Serves 6 people.