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cherry tomato bolgnese

Cherry Tomato Bolognese

Anna Chwistek
This recipe is a twist on the classic bolognese, with the addition of sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes and a touch of heat from red chili flakes. The result is a flavorful and hearty pasta dish that’s perfect for a family meal or a date night in. Plus, it can be made in just 30 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 496 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 11 ounces spaghetti
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound ground meat I used 70% pork + 30% beef
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 5 ounces tomato paste
  • 14 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 ounces grated Parmesan more for serving
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pot or a Dutch oven. Add ground meat, cook over medium high heat, break up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Stir in red pepper flakes, dried marjoram, dried thyme, sweet paprika, salt and black pepper. Cook until the meat is cooked through and browned.
  • Add garlic and onion, cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes, cook for 3 minutes more. Stir in tomato paste and pour in chicken broth. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cook the spaghetti al dente in a large pot with generously salted boiling water. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking water.
  • When ready, toss pasta with sauce. Add parsley and gradually stir in the Parmesan until it melts into the sauce. Add a splash of cooking water and adjust salt to your own liking.
  • Serve immediately with grated Parmesan. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 892mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11g
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