Walnut Bolognese
Description
A flavor-packed Bolognese with a nutty richness and texture.
Ingredients
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1 cup California walnuts, finely chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ lb ground beef
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½ lb ground Italian sausage
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1 small yellow onion, finely diced
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1 carrot, finely diced
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1 celery stalk, finely diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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½ cup dry red wine
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1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
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½ cup beef bone broth
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1 small parmesan rind
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme
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1 fresh basil leaf
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Salt and pepper
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8–12 oz pasta (pappardelle, tagliatelle, or rigatoni)
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Fresh basil, garnish
PREPARATION
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Toast walnuts in a dry skillet 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.
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Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrot, celery; cook 5 minutes. Add garlic for another minute.
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Push to the side and brown beef and sausage 6 to 8 minutes.
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Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
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Add wine; simmer for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, walnuts, oregano, thyme, parmesan rind, and basil.
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Simmer 20 to 25 minutes on low, stirring occasionally. Remove rind and basil stems.
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In a separate pot, cook pasta until al dente. Toss with sauce or spoon on top.
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Garnish with basil and parmesan before serving.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 717 cal
- Total Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg
- Sodium: 1217 mg
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Total Sugars: 9 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Calcium: 468 mg
- Iron: 5 mg
- Potassium: 914 mg