CHEESY BOLOGNESE
Indulge in the comforting goodness of cheesy Bolognese! Our rich, savory sauce is made with love, blending hearty ground meat, aromatic herbs, and a generous sprinkle of gooey cheese. It’s a delightful twist on a classic favorite that’ll warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
THE PASTA
My favorite pasta to use for this recipe is Penne. But you can also use any type of pasta you prefer. I would recommend ziti or rigatoni .
Begin by cooking the pasta to the perfect al dente texture, following the package instructions, and don’t forget to add a pinch of salt to the boiling water. As the pasta simmers, save around half a cup of the cooking water, and once the pasta reaches its ideal doneness, simply drain it.
This way, you can efficiently multitask, starting the sauce while the pasta cooks, ensuring everything is ready in harmony.
THE BOLOGNESE SAUCE
Meet our Bolognese sauce—a superstar in the world of pasta delights! Imagine the perfect blend of ground meat, rich tomatoes, and a medley of spices coming together to create a mouthwatering experience. It’s not just a sauce; it’s a savory celebration for your pasta-loving soul!
Ingredients you need for the sauce:
- Minced meat
- Tomato sauce
- Garlic
- Chopped carrots
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Onion
- Sugar
- Oregano
- Basil
- Heavy cream
- Chopped tomatoes
- Parmesan cheese
HOW TO MAKE THIS CHEESY BOLOGNESE
Meet our Cheesy Bolognese—a savory blend of seasoned meat in a tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese. It’s the perfect companion for your pasta cravings, promising a delightful burst of flavor in every bite!
Here’s how to make it:
In a well heated pan, add some olive oil along with the minced meat. Cook till it has browned. Add some tomato sauce and all the spices. Let it cook on medium heat for about 10 mins till it simmers. Add in the penne pasta and mix it well
In another saucepan, start making the white sauce. Add the butter, flour and whisk them well. Start adding milk and keep adding till the texture is not too heavy and not too thin. Add some salt and pepper, some mozzarella and gouda cheese and mix it in.
In a large baking pan, add some white sauce then add the pasta in and top with the remaining white sauce.
Top with extra cheese and bake at 180 degrees till it is beautifully golden on top and serve.
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CHEESY BOLOGNESE PASTA
Ingredients
For the Bolognese sauce
- 250 g pasta
- 220 g minced meat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small carrot finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
For the white sauce
- 30 g butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Extras
- Mozzarella cheese
- Gouda cheese
Instructions
For the Bolognese sauce
- Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a well heated pan, add some olive oil along with the minced meat, chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook till it has browned. Add some salt and pepper to taste.
- Add some tomato sauce, carrots, chopped tomato salt, pepper and spices. Add the hot water and heavy cream and let it simmer on low heat.
- After approximately 10 minutes, add the parmesan cheese and mix. Set aside.
For the white sauce
- In a well heated pan, add the butter and the flour and whisk it very well.
- Start adding the milk while whisking very well until smooth. Add salt, pepper and cinnamon and mix it.
For the assembly
- In a baking dish, add a layer of pasta, then the Bolognese sauce, then some white sauce.
- Add another layer of pasta ,then the rest of the white sauce and top it off with mozzarella and gouda cheese.
- Bake it at 180 degrees until golden.
- Serve while warm!