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creamy bolognese

Easy and Creamy Bolognese Pasta Recipe (Best Sauce)

If you’re craving a cozy pasta night, this easy and creamy Bolognese recipe delivers all the comfort. It’s a rich, velvety meat sauce made with tender ground beef, a smooth tomato-cream base, and classic Italian-inspired flavors that come together so easily!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef chuck 20% fat
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
  • 1 jar tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 16 oz rigatoni pasta
  • Grated Parmesan for serving

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prep the veggies: Pulse the onion, celery, and carrot in a food processor until finely chopped. Set aside. (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)
  2. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef in small chunks, season lightly with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. Sauté the aromatics: Add the finely chopped veggies to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  4. Build the sauce: Stir in the tomato paste, then deglaze with red wine (or chicken broth). Add the tomato sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes before stirring in the heavy cream.
  5. Simmer & combine: Let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes while you cook the rigatoni according to package instructions.
  6. Season & serve: Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss in the drained pasta until every piece is coated in that creamy Bolognese goodness. Sprinkle with parsley and a generous handful of Parmesan.
  7. Enjoy: Dive in while it’s warm, cheesy, and comforting. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests with minimal effort. (WATCH VIDEO BELOW)

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