Weeknight Bolognese
by Karen Mussoline
Email:kmussoline@icloud.com

URL Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/weeknight-bolognese-recipe.html
Source: Food Network Magazine September 2015
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Food Group: Pasta
Serves: 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, plus extra to cook pasta
1 pound(s) ground sirloin
4 teaspoon(s) minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 tablespoon(s) dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
1-1/4 cup(s) dry red wine, divided
28 ounce crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 cup(s) dried small shells
1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup(s) heavy cream
1/2 cup(s) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.


Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil, and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.

While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream, and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.

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