Weeknight Bolognese

Ina Garten

2010, Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That?, All Rights Reserved

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Buon Appetito

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Total Time:
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
4 to 5 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta
  • 1 pound lean ground sirloin
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/4 cups dry red wine, divided
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil, and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.

While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream, and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.

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  • on May 27, 2012

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    Great sauce! I followed the recipe exactly and added a diced onion to the ground sirloin. I've learned to go easy on the salt with Ina's recipes - so I cut it to two teaspoons. Absolutely delicious. Fast, easy, hearty and did I say fast? Be sure to use a good wine - something you would drink/serve at dinner. My orecchiette kind of stuck together in little stacks but otherwise I thought it was great. Thanks Ina!

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  • on May 12, 2012

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    The red wine was overpowering for my liking. I agree with some of the other cooks, too bland.

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  • on May 12, 2012

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    The most delicious sauce. Very simple to make,but it taste like it has been cooking for hours!

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