Creamy Beef Bolognese with Roasted Peppers
This dish elevates traditional bolognese with cream, cheddar, and roasted bell peppers. Easy to make in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients, it's a deliciously satisfying meal featuring pasta, ground beef, creamy tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Jarred roasted peppers add convenience to the recipe.
Ingredients
- 9 ounces pasta
- 1.1 pounds ground beef
- 1 jar (290 g/10 oz) roasted bell peppers drained
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 5.5 ounces grated cheddar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- grated Parmesan for serving
- fresh thyme for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling generously salted water, until al dente, about 1 minute less than package directions (pasta will finish cooking in the sauce).
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over low heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes. Add beef, cook over medium heat, break up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add spices, fry until cooked through and browned. Stir in roasted peppers. Pour broth and crushed tomatoes, add tomato paste. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add cream, bring to a boil and toss with pasta. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add cheddar, stir until the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan and fresh thyme. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 751kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 33gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 943mgPotassium: 862mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1307IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 5mg
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