Penne Bolognese
Savor the classic comfort of Penne Bolognese, a timeless Italian-inspired dish featuring tender penne pasta enveloped in a rich, hearty meat sauce. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the robust flavors of ground beef and pork, simmered to perfection with aromatic vegetables, crushed tomatoes, and a splash of red wine for depth. The secret touch of milk adds creaminess, while dried herbs and a bay leaf elevate the sauce's complexity. Served with fresh basil and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, Penne Bolognese is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Ready in just over two hours, this flavorful dish makes six satisfying servings and pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a crisp green salad. Let Penne Bolognese transform your mealtime into a culinary adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 medium celery stalk, chopped
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground pork
- 0.5 cup dry red wine
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 unit bay leaf
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
- 500 grams penne pasta
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery and cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and pork, breaking the meat apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
Pour in the red wine, bring to a simmer, and let it reduce by half, which takes about 5 minutes.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
Add dried oregano, dried basil, and bay leaf.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
After an hour, stir in the milk and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue to simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes.
While the sauce is simmering, cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Remove the bay leaf from the sauce.
Toss the cooked penne pasta with the bolognese sauce in the pot until well coated.
Serve the penne bolognese hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 706 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 791 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
