Penne Bolognese
This flavorful, quick cooking penne bolognese is a classic recipe that's fast enough for a weeknight meal, but it's special enough for a Sunday dinner. The bolognese sauce can even be made in advance and frozen for when you're in a pinch.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16- ounce package penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay
- 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted, boiling water, prepare pasta according to package directions for al denta.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium-high. Add the carrot, celery, onion and garlic and sauté for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are translucent and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground beef, salt and pepper and sauté for about 10 minutes, breaking the meat up as it cooks.
- Add wine, tomatoes and basil. Stir to combine. Simmer the sauce for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 450mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 16mg