Slow-Simmered Traditional Bolognese with Hand-Pulled Pasta

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A deeply flavorful meat sauce simmered for hours to develop true umami depth, served over house-made egg pasta with a touch of aged Parmesan. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 180 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, diced carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 135 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion; cook for 8 minutes until softened but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add ground beef and pork; break apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 minutes until no longer pink, then deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer until wine evaporates.
  3. Step 3: Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef stock, and 1/2 tsp salt; bring to a gentle simmer. Cover partially and cook on low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until glossy. Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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