Description
Rigatoni Bolognese is a hearty and comforting Italian pasta dish where thick rigatoni noodles are coated in a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce. Packed with layers of savory flavor from aromatic vegetables, tomato paste, wine, and milk, this dish is perfect for cozy nights or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup whole milk
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened and slightly golden.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
3. Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour in red wine. Scrape the bottom of the pot and simmer until wine reduces by half.
5. Add crushed tomatoes, milk, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45-60 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
7. Drain pasta and toss with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
8. Serve with grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Bolognese, Rigatoni, Pasta, Italian Dinner, Hearty Meals
Diet: Omnivore
Serving size: 1 portion
Calories: 610
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated fat: 10g
Unsaturated fat: 15g
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bolognese, Rigatoni, Pasta, Italian Dinner, Hearty Meals