CHEESY BOLOGNESE PASTA
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.
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 them.
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!