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Irresistible Tagliatelle Bolognese Recipe Ready in 45 Minutes

Tagliatelle Bolognese
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A classic Italian pasta dish featuring homemade bolognese sauce with tagliatelle.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz tagliatelle (or fettuccine)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more for pasta water)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley or basil (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tagliatelle until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth.
  5. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer uncovered 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich.
  6. Stir in milk and simmer 5 more minutes to mellow and cream the sauce.
  7. Toss the drained tagliatelle with the bolognese sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to help the sauce cling.
  8. Serve hot with Parmesan and chopped parsley or basil on top.

Notes

  • Use fresh tagliatelle for best results.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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