Pasta with ground beef was a family staple while I was growing up. I’ve added bacon, ground pork, white wine and juicy tomatoes to make it a next-level meal. –Carly Terrell, Granbury, Texas
Bacon Bolognese
Bacon Bolognese
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
3 hours 15 min
Yield
10 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed slightly
- 1-1/2 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and pork over medium heat, 5-7 minutes, until no longer pink, breaking both into crumbles. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from pot with a slotted spoon; pour off drippings.
- Add carrots, onion and bacon to same pot; cook and stir over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return meat to pot; add wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook until liquid is almost evaporated.
- Add tomatoes and stock; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 3-4 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.
- To serve, cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente; drain. Stir butter into meat sauce; add spaghetti and toss to combine. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 483 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
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