Alfredo Bolognese Pasta

Alfredo Bolognese Pasta. I’ve been doing my best to stay away from dairy but every now and then I crave the real thing. This definitely fixed my craving until the next one hits 😂

Alfredo Bolognese Pasta Recipe (Serves 2)

Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 lb ground beef

• 2 tbsp finely diced onion

• 2 tbsp finely diced celery

• 2 tbsp finely diced carrot

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp red wine

• 1 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes

• 1 1/2 cup beef broth

Add to the sauce:

• 2 tsp thyme, chopped

• 1 tsp rosemary, chopped

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tbsp onion powder

• Pinch of red pepper flakes

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp basil, chiffonade

• 1 tbsp half and half

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add the finely diced carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.

• Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

• Add the ground beef and cook for 1 minute. Season with 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, and 1/4 tsp salt.

• Continue to cook the meat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon or rubber spatula..

• Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute. If it gets too dry, add a bit of olive oil.

• Pour in the red wine and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

2. Make the Sauce:

• Reduce the heat to low heat. Add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth to the skillet.

• Season with chopped thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and salt.

• Stir to combine.

• Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

• Remove the bay leaf and stir in the basil and half and half.

• Keep warm on low heat until ready to serve.

Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp onion, finely diced

• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

• 4 oz pappardelle pasta

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup grated Parmesan

• Pinch of nutmeg

• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper

• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pappardelle pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the Alfredo Sauce:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, add a bit of olive oil and sauté the finely diced onion until translucent.

• Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

• Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

• Season with a pinch of nutmeg, ground white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

• Add the fresh thyme sprigs and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened slightly.

• Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

3. Combine and Serve:

• Remove the thyme sprigs from the Alfredo sauce.

• Toss the cooked pappardelle pasta in the Alfredo sauce until well coated.

• Plate the pasta and spoon the Bolognese sauce on top.

• Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.

Enjoy this delicious Alfredo Bolognese Pasta!