Description
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of this creamy fettuccine bolognese that combines the best of fettuccine and classic lasagna in one delicious dish. Easy to make and incredibly flavorful!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup red wine
- ½ cup beef broth (more as needed)
- 1 ¼ cup tomato passata
- 1 large bay leaf
Additional:
- 12 ounces fettuccine (can be gluten-free)
- ¼ cup pasta water
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (more to taste)
- Grated parmesan and fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery.
- Brown Beef: Add ground beef, brown, and season with salt, pepper. Stir in tomato paste.
- Add Sauces: Pour in red wine, beef broth, tomato passata, and bay leaf. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Cook Pasta: Cook fettuccine until al dente; reserve pasta water.
- Finish Sauce: Remove bay leaf. Stir in pasta water, cream, nutmeg. Adjust seasoning.
- Combine and Garnish: Toss pasta in sauce. Garnish with parmesan and basil. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 804 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 323mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 179mg
