BACON BOLOGNESE

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Pasta with ground beef was a family staple while I was growing up. I've added bacon, ground pork, white wine and juicy tomatoes to make it a next-level meal. -Carly Terrell, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed slightly
1-1/2 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and pork over medium heat, 5-7 minutes, until no longer pink, breaking both into crumbles. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from pot with a slotted spoon; pour off drippings., Add carrots, onion and bacon to same pot; cook and stir over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return meat to pot; add wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook until liquid is almost evaporated., Add tomatoes and stock; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 3-4 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally., To serve, cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente; drain. Stir butter into meat sauce; add spaghetti and toss to combine. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.