Casarecce Bolognese
This is my simple and delicious Casarecce Bolognese. You can make it around 30 minutes and it's such a crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 486kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 500g ground beef 10% fat content
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 400g tinned tomatoes plus an extra 400ml water using the tin
- 1 beef stock cube
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt flaky salt, use as much as you need
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 300g casarecce pasta cooked to packet instructions (al dente)
For toppings
- Parmesan grated
- Parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Place a saucepan on medium heat and add in a few tablespoons of olive oil. Add in your chopped onion, garlic, and carrots. Fry for 5-10 minutes until softened and aromatic.
- Add in your ground beef and break it up with your wooden spoon. Fry for 5 minutes until brown, then add in your thyme, oregano, tomato paste, and tinned tomatoes. Using the same empty tomato tin, fill it up with water and pour that into your bolognese. Follow up with your beef stock.
- Next up, add in the balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Taste and season accordingly. Cook for up to 30 minutes. And meanwhile, cook your casarecce pasta.
- Once your casarecce pasta is cooked, drain it and combine it in with your bolognese. Serve up with a sprinkling of parmesan and parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
To double quantity: This recipe can be doubled to make the dish for 8 people.
Storage: Any leftovers, store in an airtight container and into the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Place in an airtight container and into the freezer for up to 3 months. Leave to thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat on the stove top with a splash of milk. The texture of the pasta may have changed. You can alternatively freeze the bolognese alone and then cook the casarecce pasta separately once the bolognese had defrosted.
Reheating: If you're reheating the casarecce bolognese from a Tupperware, add 2 tablespoons of milk into the container and into the microwave with a loosely fitted lid. Heat until piping hot. To reheat on the stove top, place it in a saucepan on medium-low heat and add in some water or milk to up the moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2947IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 6mg