Easy Rustic Bolognese
- 45 Minutes Prep
- 1 Hour Total
- 8 Servings
- 470 Calories per Serving
This basic Bolognese gets traditional Italian flavors on your table quickly for a delicious weeknight staple that’s elegant enough for entertaining as well.
Ingredient List
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 oz chopped pancetta (3/4 cup)
- 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
- 1 cup finely diced onion (1 medium)
- 1/2 cup finely diced carrots (2 medium)
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery (2 medium stalks)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 jar Muir Glen™ Organic Italian Herb Pasta Sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 lb tagliatelle or fettuccine pasta, cooked and drained as directed on package
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired
Preparation
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add pancetta; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to large bowl. Remove half of the pancetta to small bowl; set aside. Add beef to Dutch oven; increase heat to medium. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. With slotted spoon, transfer cooked beef to large bowl with pancetta.
- Add onion, carrots and celery to Dutch oven. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown. Return beef mixture to skillet; stir in garlic and pepper flakes. Add red wine; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in pasta sauce and whipping cream; heat to simmering. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 5 minutes to combine flavors. Toss with cooked pasta; top with reserved pancetta and the basil.
Tips
- While diced pancetta is widely available now, if you need to dice a chunk of pancetta, freeze 10 minutes for easier cutting.
- Like a little more spice? Use an additional 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 8
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 470
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 22g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 43% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 750mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 5g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 22g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 2% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 4% |
| Iron | Value not available | 20% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 8% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 30% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 8% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 20% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 25% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 30% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 60% |
| Copper | Value not available | 10% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) 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. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 2,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 2,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 3,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ¼c,
- Grains 2oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving3
