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Farfalle Bolognese

Farfalle Bolognese

Are you ready to experience the epitome of Italian comfort food? Delve into the enchanting realm of Farfalle Bolognese, where al dente pasta meets a heavenly meat sauce. Join me as we unravel the secrets behind this timeless recipe, ensuring your taste buds will revel in absolute bliss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 small carrot, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ lb lean ground veal
  • ½ lb ground skinless chicken breast
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ¼ light parmesan cheese
  • ½ lb whole wheat farfalle (bowtie) pasta
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 1 large nonstick skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic, onion, carrot, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften (about 4-5 minutes).
  2. Add the veal and chicken and cook until no longer pink (another 4 - 5 minutes or so). Add the tomatoes and wine and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken (about 15 minutes). Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the farfalle according to the package directions, drain, and serve topped with the bolognese sauce.

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Notes

Pasta Perfection: When cooking the farfalle, aim for a slightly firm texture (al dente). This ensures a pleasant bite and prevents the pasta from becoming mushy when combined with the rich Bolognese sauce. Follow the package instructions but test a piece before draining to achieve that ideal doneness