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A beautifully plated dish of linguine bolognese topped with fresh herbs and parmesan, showcasing the hearty, vegetable-loaded meal as part of the recipe introduction.

Linguine Bolognese Recipe

Rich, substantial, flexible linguine bolognese loaded with vegetables for a tasty, quick, and family-friendly meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 393kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground meat beef
  • 12 ounces linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 small onion yellow
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 small green bell pepper
  • 1 small zucchini diced small
  • 1 cup mushrooms about 6-7
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes crushed
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ¼ teaspoon fennel seed optional
  • pinch red pepper flake optional
  • 2 bay leaves optional
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste plus more for pasta water
  • parmesan cheese optional
  • fresh herbs like basil or parsley optional

Instructions

  • Dice onion, carrots, green bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms evenly.
    Chopped onion, carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, and green bell pepper neatly arranged on a cutting board, ready for cooking in the linguine bolognese recipe.
  • Slice garlic and set aside.
  • Boil a pot of salted water for the linguine.
    A pot of salted water on the stovetop with linguine being submerged, preparing the pasta for the linguine bolognese dish.
  • Heat oil in a stockpot or large pan over medium heat. Add diced vegetables and cook for 4-8 minutes until lightly browned.
    Sautéed diced vegetables, including onions, zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, browning in a large skillet for the linguine bolognese sauce.
  • Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan.
    Thinly sliced garlic being added to the sautéed vegetables, infusing aromatic flavors into the base for the linguine bolognese sauce.
  • Brown ground meat with salt, chili flakes, and fennel seed (if using) for 4-8 minutes.
    Ground beef browning in a skillet with seasonings, creating a rich base for the linguine bolognese sauce.
  • Deglaze with red wine, then add Italian seasoning, salt, bay leaves, and crushed tomatoes. Return vegetables to the pot, simmer for 20 minutes. Add linguine to the sauce or serve with sauce ladled over. Top with parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
    A pot of rich bolognese sauce with ground meat, vegetables, and tomatoes simmering gently, thickening and melding flavors for the linguine bolognese.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1328IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg