Weeknight Bolognese

What you need:

    • 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
    • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
    • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
    • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
    • 4 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 can (14 oz.) crushed tomatoes
    • 1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
    • 1 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tsp. dried basil
    • 2 tsp. chicken bouillon
    • 1/2 tsp. sugar
    • 1 tsp. salt
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 tsp. dried parsley
    • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
    • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, optional
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream, optional
    • Fresh parsley
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Pasta of your choosing

Directions:

    1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Save 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Drain pasta and toss with a little olive oil or butter to keep from sticking.
    2. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    3. Add meat, onion, carrots, and celery. Then cook until meat has browned, crumbling as you go.
    4. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Then drain any grease, if needed.
    5. Add remaining ingredients up to the heavy cream (don't add it yet). Then bring to a boil.
    6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low to simmer. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Be sure to stir occasionally.
    7. Then add heavy cream and simmer for 5 more minutes to heat through. If sauce is too thick for your liking, add a bit of the pasta water.
    8. Serve bolognese over the top of your pasta with parsley and Parmesan.

Recipe from Carlsbad Cravings

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