Chunky Penne Bolognese Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the onions for a few mins. Add the carrots, celery and garlic, then fry for 5 mins, stirring until the vegetables start to soften.
• Add the meat and stir well so it breaks down as it cooks. Once it's turned brown, add the passata and bouillon along with 1.3 litres of boiling water. Add the paprika, thyme and some black pepper. Cover the pan and simmer for 15 mins.
• Tip in the penne and cook for 12-15 mins until tender. Stir through the cheese, then ladle into bowls. Sprinkle over extra cheese, if you like.
• If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, serve two portions on the first day. Cool the remaining soup, remove the thyme and chill. Will keep for up to seven days. Reheat in a pan, adding some water if it's thickened.

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the carrots,celery, and 1/3 cup of water and cook until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes longer.
• Stir in the beef and cook until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
• Add the wine and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste, 2/3 cup of the milk, the salt, pepper, and oregano, reduce to a simmer, and cook,stirring frequently until the milk has been absorbed.
• Continue to cook until the sauce is thick and creamy, gradually adding the remaining 1 cup milk until all has been absorbed, about 20 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender.Drain well.
• Transfer the sauce to a large bowl, add the pasta, the parsley, if desired, and the Parmesan and toss to combine all.
• Spoon the Penne Bolognese into 4 bowls and serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
• COMBINE beef, onion and garlic in large saucepan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in tomato paste, water, milk, wine, bouillon and Italian herb seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
• LAYER ingredients as follows in 13 x 9-inch baking dish: half of pasta, half of sauce and half of cheese. Repeat layers; cover.
• BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

Steps:

• Sauté bacon until fat is rendered; drain fat.
• Add ground chicken, beef, and sausage; brown and drain fat.
• Add onion, celery, carrot, zucchini, and garlic; sauté until onion is clear.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, red wine, rosemary, and nutmeg; Simmer 45 minutes.
• Add Sauterne or Marsala; simmer 10 minutes.
• Add evaporated milk to smooth out sauce.
• Serve over hot cooked penne pasta.