Weeknight Fettuccine Bolognese (With Veggies)

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 776kcal

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¼ lb ground beef 85% lean
4 oz white button mushrooms wiped clean with a damp paper towel and finely chopped
2 whole carrots diced
6 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ tablespoons dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ¼ cup dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon
28 oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
½ tablespoon kosher salt plus extra to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper plus extra to taste
1 lb dried fettuccine pasta
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup heavy cream
⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving

Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and saute for about a minute, breaking up with a spatula as you stir.
Once the meat is broken up and just starting to brown, add the mushrooms and carrots and continue to cook until the meat is nicely browned and all the liquid from the cooked mushrooms has evaporated.
While the meat browns, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Next, add the garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste to the skillet that contains the meat. Add an extra splash of olive oil if the mixture seems dry. Saute for about one minute, stirring, until the garlic is nice and fragrant.
Add 1 cup of the red wine, the canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture and stir to combine. Let simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. When the pasta is done, drain in a colander and lightly toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent it from sticking while you finish the pasta sauce.
To finish the sauce, stir in the nutmeg, heavy cream, and ¼ cup wine. Let simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Add cooked fettuccine noodles into each person's bowl, top with bolognese sauce, extra Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!