The Easiest Rigatoni Bolognese
This easy Rigatoni Bolognese is a flavorful one-pot dinner recipe. This Italian meat sauce is a classic meal that’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasion, and extra delicious served over rigatoni pasta.
Servings: 8
Calories: 424kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese optional; grated
- 1 lb. rigatoni pasta or pasta of choice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat, then add the onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 8 minutes; add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Next, press the cooked vegetables to the side and add the ground beef and pork on the other side, using a wooden spoon to break them up, cooking until they're no longer pink.
- Add the oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir for one minute. Then, add the tomato paste and stir everything together for 2 more minutes to allow the flavors to come together. Last, pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the beef broth. Bring the bolognese to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer it for 30 minutes. NOTE: If you're serving this over pasta, now is the time to cook the pasta as well.
- Last, stir in the heavy cream. Before serving, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley or basil and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation and do NOT include the pasta, just the bolognese
*To make Paleo/Whole30: omit the cheese and cream
*Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; Freeze: wait for it to cool, then transfer the bolognese to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 6 months; Thaw: thaw in the refrigerator overnight
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3515IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 3mg