Bull Market Bolognese

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A rich, meaty pasta sauce simmered to perfection with a blend of beef and pork, embodying the bullish spirit of a thriving market. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 110 minutes pairs ground beef, ground pork, finely diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1, finely diced onion
• 1, finely diced carrot
• 1 stalk, finely diced celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 finely diced onion, 1 finely diced carrot, and 1 finely diced celery stalk, and cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef and 1/2 lb ground pork, breaking up the meat with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup red wine and simmer for 3 minutes to evaporate the alcohol, then add 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
6. Step 6: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
7. Step 7: Stir 1/2 cup grated Parmesan and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley into the sauce, then add the drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until the sauce coats every strand.