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Weeknight Bolognese

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Rich, hearty, and packed with bold Italian flavor—this quick Bolognese brings the soul of a slow-simmered sauce to your dinner table in under an hour. It’s pasta night perfection made easy for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

½ cup dry red wine (or beef broth)

1 tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup heavy cream or whole milk

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

12 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or spaghetti)

Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned.

Add onion and garlic, cook until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Pour in crushed tomatoes and wine. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.

Stir in cream and Parmesan, and simmer another 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with the sauce.

Serve with more Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

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Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/weeknight-bolognese/