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Ground Beef Pappardelle in Bolognese Sauce

Ground Beef Pappardelle in Bolognese Sauce

Hearty ground beef pappardelle in a rich, creamy Bolognese sauce—perfect for a cozy dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pappardelle pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk finely diced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for topping
  • fresh parsley optional

Equipment

  • Deep Pan
  • Large Pot
  • Cooking Spoon

Method
 

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a deep pan, heat olive oil and cook onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until soft.
  2. Brown the Beef: Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Simmer Sauce: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth. Let simmer on low for 20–25 minutes.
  4. Finish with Cream: Stir in milk or cream to make the sauce rich and silky.
  5. Boil Pasta: Cook pappardelle until al dente. Drain and toss with the Bolognese sauce.
  6. Serve: Plate and top with grated Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcal

Notes

This comforting dish pairs wonderfully with garlic bread or a simple green salad.

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