One-Pot Creamy Bolognese Pasta
A hearty and flavorful one-pot pasta dish combining rich Bolognese sauce with creamy cheese and pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
For the Bolognese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 unit onion, finely diced
- 1 unit carrot, finely diced
- 1 stick celery, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 450 g minced beef
- 3 tbsp tomato purée tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 300 ml beef stock or water 1¼ cups
- 120 ml milk, half-fat or full-fat
- 2 x 400 g finely chopped tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the pasta
- 300 g pasta shells
- 120 ml double heavy cream
- 100 g grated cheddar
To serve
- to taste chopped chives
- to taste chilli flakes
- to taste grated parmesan
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté diced onion, carrot, celery, and red pepper for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Stir in tomato purée, oregano, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, milk, chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta shells, simmer covered for 17-22 minutes until tender and liquid absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Remove lid, stir in cream and cheddar until melted and sauce is creamy. Serve topped with chives, chilli flakes, and parmesan.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.