One Pot Bolognese

This one pot Bolognese pasta is an absolute banger. Although it deviates a bit from a traditional Bolognese sauce, the new twists bring an intriguing and delicious flavor to your taste buds. And yes, did I mention its a one pot recipe?! Traditional Bolognese sauce uses a combination of ground pork and beef as well as carrots, celery, and onions. In my version, I use ground turkey and bell peppers. Mainly, this was because they were the ingredients I had on hand, however, it just goes to show how delicious subtle changes can be :)

Supplies

• 16-20 oz fettuccine pasta
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 pack ground meat (your choice!)
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper (or other veggies)
• Chicken broth (2-3 cups)
• juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic pepper
• 2 tsp fresh garlic
• 4 tsp Worcester sauce

Step 1: Chop Veggies

As I said in the intro, I used bell peppers, however, feel free to use whatever you have on hand. Or, if you're craving some traditional Bolognese, use onions, celery, and carrots.

Step 2: Cook With Ground Meat

Once your veggies are chopped, add them to the pot along with your ground meat. I used ground turkey as it is healthier and was the only meat I had on hand. Season with fresh and powdered garlic, salt, paprika, and pepper. Cook until the meat is just short of cooked and the bell peppers have softened. They will continue to cook for much longer so be sure not to overcook them in this step.

Step 3: Creating Sauce Base

Bring the heat down to low and add the can of tomato sauce and Worcester sauce. Mix to evenly incorporate, then pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Taste and season to your likings if needed.

Step 4: Adding Fettuccine Pasta

Add the fettuccine pasta! Note, It will take a while for the pasta to soften and it will stick to the bottom of the pan so make sure to stir constantly. Turn the heat up to high and when pasta has softened to the point that it can all fit in the pot without sticking up, add chicken broth (until pasta is mostly submerged), mix, and put the cover on the pot. After 3-4 minutes, take the cover off and stir. You should notice that most of the chicken broth has been absorbed by the pasta. Make sure to unstick the pasta from the bottom of the pan if this happens. Add more chicken broth if needed and repeat until the pasta is completely cooked. Though it may take a little longer, cooking the pasta in the sauce enhances the flavor and makes a noticeable difference.

Step 5: FINISHED!

You're finished! Serve right away and garnish with basil. Thanks for viewing this instructable! If you liked it, please give it a vote in the One Pot Meals Speed Challenge!

'til next time,

SparkyGiraffe

Comments

[ChiefInstructor]

That looks really good. One pit recipe. Got my vote. Thanks also to hear from the Italian reader. Love to get the international perspective.

[abacab64]

Ciao : sarà una digestione molto lunga soprattutto con peperoni .

[rof]

I'm sorry - I'm on a roll and have been looking at your apple cheesecake and asked about quantities there. I'm on here now and am on the same theme - what is a 'pack' of ground meat? There are lots and lots of people who would I'm sure love your recipes, but don't live where you do.
The attraction is the one pot cooking and it's amusing to see the Italians getting up in arms when you are just puuting the pasta in.

[SparkyGiraffe]

Haha! Sorry bout that, one pack of meat is about 1.2 pounds

[maxhirez]

Looks delicious!

[stefanodel]

I was born in Bologna (Italy) and I live in Bologna. Pasta must be coocked in salted water then you can mix pasta and ragù in a pan on fire or not.
There a golden rule " 1000, 100, 10 " it means that for 100 gr of pasta you have to use to cook it 1000 centimeter cubic of water ( 1 L ) and 10 gr of salt.
In any case I 'll try you recipe but I 'll cook pasta in salted water.
Ciao
Stefano

[frarugi87]

This is the so-called "pasta risottata". I (well, my fiancée) made it a couple of times with cream and, ... well try it yourself ;)

[Siracusano]

My mother used to make pasta with coliflower. She used to cook the pasta in thee broth.....delicious....one of my aunts (my father's sister used to boil the pasta by itself and then mix it.....what a difference in taste!!!!

[Giuliacci]

I am a bit surprised you're not boiling the pasta into the water..

[Siracusano]

check my answer to Stefanodel....

[donholtz]

Google "the pasta queen" and you will understand. More flavor SparkyGiraffe's way.
I hate washing pans after cooking, I will try this weekend.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Looks delicious :)

[SparkyGiraffe]

Thanks!