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Beef Bolognese Linguine Recipe

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A classic Italian comfort dinner featuring rich, savory beef bolognese sauce tossed with silky linguine. This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe comes together in under 45 minutes and is perfect for cozy weeknights or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 small carrots, peeled and minced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (or tomato passata)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup red wine (or beef broth)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 12 oz linguine pasta (dried or fresh)
  • Water and salt (for boiling pasta)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery finely. Mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and crisp at the edges.
  3. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in red wine (or beef broth) and simmer for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Mix well.
  6. Lower heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in whole milk as it cooks.
  7. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes for dried, 2-3 for fresh). Stir occasionally.
  8. Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  9. Remove bay leaf from sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water.
  10. Add drained linguine to the pot with sauce. Toss gently until noodles are well coated. Add chopped parsley if desired.
  11. Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan and extra parsley.

Notes

Brown the beef well for maximum flavor. Reserve pasta water to help the sauce cling to noodles. The sauce freezes well and tastes even better the next day. For gluten-free, use GF pasta; for dairy-free, substitute milk and cheese. Add fresh herbs at the end for brightness.

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