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mafalda bolognese

Mafalda Bolognese

Author: Laura Bais
Serve this delicious sauce on top of Italian pasta and leafy greens on the side.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 805 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.1 pounds ground beef (that's 500 grams or 17.6 oz)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 cups tomato passata
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pepper, Cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp dry oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp dry thyme
  • 14 oz mafalda pasta (that's 400 grams or 1 pound)

Instructions
 

  • To make the Bolognese sauce, start by chopping the vegetables into small pieces. The smaller they are, the quicker they'll cook.
  • Next, heat some olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onions and cook until they're softened and browned. Then, add the carrots and red pepper, along with a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally and add some water if the vegetables start to burn. Cook for 5 more minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, season the meat with salt, pepper, Cayenne pepper, dry oregano, and dry thyme. You can adjust the spices to your liking by adding a pinch of ground nutmeg, garlic powder, or dry shallot.
  • Add the seasoned meat to the saucepan and stir well. Let it cook with the vegetables for a few minutes.
  • Now, add the tomato sauce (preferably tomato passata for thickness), 1 cup of warm water, a bay leaf, and a teaspoon of sugar. Cook for another 15 minutes.
  • While the sauce is cooking, cook the mafalda pasta in salty water according to the packaging instructions. Use enough water to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
  • To serve, put the cooked pasta on a plate and add the warm sauce on top. You can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 805kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 37gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1265mgPotassium: 1074mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 4012IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 5mg
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