One-Pot Bucatini Bolognese

By á-4084

Save some time with this simple and delicious one pot wonder recipe for Bucatini Bolognese. The success of this recipe is dependent upon the specific pasta shape suggested, so we don't recommend substitutions. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 pound ground beef chuck (80% to 85% lean)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 12 ounces bucatini, broken in half (see note)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated plus additional for serving
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped plus additional for serving

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, carrots, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook 1 minute, stirring to coat the vegetables. Add the beef, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add the canned tomatoes, bucatini, 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged in liquid. Bring to a boil and continue to cook, stirring frequently to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove the thyme sprigs. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley and season with salt to taste. Divide among 4 bowls and serve with additional parsley and Parmesan.

Note:

The success of this recipe is dependent upon the specific pasta shape suggested, so we don't recommend substitutions.