20 Minute Bolognese Recipes

FRESH PASTA WITH 20 MINUTE SAUSAGE AND BEEF BOLOGNESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in large pot.
• In a large pot on high heat, add extra-virgin olive oil. Add carrot and onion and cook for 1 minute. Add both sausage and ground beef and cook until 3/4 done, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomato paste and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze with wine and reduce for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in crushed tomatoes and reduce for 10 minutes on medium heat until slightly thickened.
• Add pasta to water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
• Stir in basil, parsley, and pasta and season with salt and pepper. Add pasta cooking water, if needed, to loosen sauce to liking. Garnish with grated cheese and parsley.

20-MINUTE BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, and saute until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the meat, tomatoes and butter, if using. Bring to a boil. Season with the salt and pepper. Stir in the basil leaves. Reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and toss well to coat. Divide among deep bowls to serve.

20 MINUTE EASY RAVIOLI OR TORTELLINI BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Prepare frozen pasta as directed; drain.
• While pasta is cooking, in a saucepan or skillet, heat olive oil.
• Add ground beef, onion and garlic; cook until beef is browned.
• Add tomatoes, wine or broth, mushrooms, basil and oregano/thyme and mix.
• Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve sauce over cooked pasta.