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Creamy Bolognese

Italian food is comfort food, and this pasta is flavorful, creamy, and simply delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 oz San Marzano peeled tomatoes
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • Salt/Black Pepper to taste
  • ½-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese more for garnish
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • Fresh Basil for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and carrots for 3 minutes on medium-high heat.
  • Add beef and sausage to the pan. Crumble and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and sauté another minute.
  • Pour tomatoes and cream into the skillet. Crush the tomatoes into smaller pieces, stir and bring the sauce to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer 10 minutes
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water. Once al dente, transfer the pasta directly from the pasta water to the sauce and add parmesan cheese. Toss and fold until coated well.
  • Serve and garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese.

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